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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.88, 1,439.96 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.88, 1,439.96 and 473.40 is: 709.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.88 : 1,439.96 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.88/1,439.96 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.88x = 1,439.96 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.88x = 681,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,677.06/960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.43

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