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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.01, 1,439.15 and 472.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.01, 1,439.15 and 472.07 is: 708.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.01 : 1,439.15 = 472.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.01/1,439.15 = 472.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.01x = 1,439.15 × 472.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.01x = 679,369.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,369.98/959.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.41

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