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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.03, 1,438.89 and 472.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.03, 1,438.89 and 472.43 is: 708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.03 : 1,438.89 = 472.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.03/1,438.89 = 472.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.03x = 1,438.89 × 472.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.03x = 679,765.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,765.25/959.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.80

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