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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.39, 1,439.78 and 473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.39, 1,439.78 and 473.18 is: 709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.39 : 1,439.78 = 473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.39/1,439.78 = 473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.39x = 1,439.78 × 473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.39x = 681,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,265.54/960.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.36

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