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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.42, 1,439.08 and 471.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.42, 1,439.08 and 471.98 is: 707.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.42 : 1,439.08 = 471.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.42/1,439.08 = 471.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.42x = 1,439.08 × 471.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.42x = 679,219.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,219.40/959.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.95

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