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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.85, 1,439.78 and 473.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.85, 1,439.78 and 473.85 is: 710.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.85 : 1,439.78 = 473.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.85/1,439.78 = 473.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.85x = 1,439.78 × 473.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.85x = 682,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,237.38/959.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.78

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