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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.04, 1,439.02 and 496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.04, 1,439.02 and 496.73 is: 745.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.04 : 1,439.02 = 496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.04/1,439.02 = 496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.04x = 1,439.02 × 496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.04x = 714,805.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,805.83/959.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.33

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