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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.60, 1,439.37 and 472.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.60, 1,439.37 and 472.25 is: 708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.60 : 1,439.37 = 472.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.60/1,439.37 = 472.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.60x = 1,439.37 × 472.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.60x = 679,746.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,746.08/959.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.36

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