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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.86, 1,439.04 and 472.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.86, 1,439.04 and 472.34 is: 707.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.86 : 1,439.04 = 472.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.86/1,439.04 = 472.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.86x = 1,439.04 × 472.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.86x = 679,716.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,716.15/960.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.40

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