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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.45, 1,439.62 and 472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.45, 1,439.62 and 472.23 is: 708.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.45 : 1,439.62 = 472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.45/1,439.62 = 472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.45x = 1,439.62 × 472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.45x = 679,830.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,830.57/959.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.57

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