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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.19, 1,437.70 and 472.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.19, 1,437.70 and 472.58 is: 708.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.19 : 1,437.70 = 472.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.19/1,437.70 = 472.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.19x = 1,437.70 × 472.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.19x = 679,428.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,428.27/959.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.34

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