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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.65, 1,438.76 and 472.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.65, 1,438.76 and 472.03 is: 707.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.65 : 1,438.76 = 472.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.65/1,438.76 = 472.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.65x = 1,438.76 × 472.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.65x = 679,135.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,135.47/959.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.69

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