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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.09, 1,439.63 and 472.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.09, 1,439.63 and 472.47 is: 709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.09 : 1,439.63 = 472.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.09/1,439.63 = 472.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.09x = 1,439.63 × 472.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.09x = 680,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,179.62/959.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.20

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