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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.59, 1,439.54 and 472.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.59, 1,439.54 and 472.69 is: 709.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.59 : 1,439.54 = 472.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.59/1,439.54 = 472.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.59x = 1,439.54 × 472.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.59x = 680,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,456.16/959.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.11

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