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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.27, 1,439.45 and 472.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.27, 1,439.45 and 472.73 is: 709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.27 : 1,439.45 = 472.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.27/1,439.45 = 472.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.27x = 1,439.45 × 472.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.27x = 680,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,461.64/959.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.36

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