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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.04, 1,438.92 and 471.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.04, 1,438.92 and 471.78 is: 707.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.04 : 1,438.92 = 471.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.04/1,438.92 = 471.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.04x = 1,438.92 × 471.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.04x = 678,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,853.68/959.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.85

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