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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.16, 1,438.89 and 472.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.16, 1,438.89 and 472.17 is: 708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.16 : 1,438.89 = 472.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.16/1,438.89 = 472.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.16x = 1,438.89 × 472.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.16x = 679,400.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,400.69/959.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.33

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