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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.99, 1,439.82 and 497.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.99, 1,439.82 and 497.11 is: 746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.99 : 1,439.82 = 497.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.99/1,439.82 = 497.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.99x = 1,439.82 × 497.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.99x = 715,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,748.92/958.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.36

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