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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.86, 1,439.73 and 472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.86, 1,439.73 and 472.48 is: 708.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.86 : 1,439.73 = 472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.86/1,439.73 = 472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.86x = 1,439.73 × 472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.86x = 680,243.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,243.63/959.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.69

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