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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.63, 1,439.78 and 473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.63, 1,439.78 and 473.02 is: 709.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.63 : 1,439.78 = 473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.63/1,439.78 = 473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.63x = 1,439.78 × 473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.63x = 681,038.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,038.77/959.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.69

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