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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.06, 1,436.86 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.06, 1,436.86 and 471.04 is: 705.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.06 : 1,436.86 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.06/1,436.86 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.06x = 1,436.86 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.06x = 676,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,818.53/959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.71

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