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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.12, 1,438.92 and 472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.12, 1,438.92 and 472.68 is: 708.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.12 : 1,438.92 = 472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.12/1,438.92 = 472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.12x = 1,438.92 × 472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.12x = 680,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,148.71/960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.40

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