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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.24, 1,438.56 and 471.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.24, 1,438.56 and 471.84 is: 706.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.24 : 1,438.56 = 471.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.24/1,438.56 = 471.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.24x = 1,438.56 × 471.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.24x = 678,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,770.15/960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.88

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