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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.40, 1,437.70 and 471.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.40, 1,437.70 and 471.88 is: 707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.40 : 1,437.70 = 471.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.40/1,437.70 = 471.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.40x = 1,437.70 × 471.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.40x = 678,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,421.88/959.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.13

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