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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.10, 1,439.10 and 472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.10, 1,439.10 and 472.50 is: 708.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.10 : 1,439.10 = 472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.10/1,439.10 = 472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.10x = 1,439.10 × 472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.10x = 679,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,974.75/959.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.97

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