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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.31, 1,438.97 and 497.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.31, 1,438.97 and 497.21 is: 745.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.31 : 1,438.97 = 497.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.31/1,438.97 = 497.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.31x = 1,438.97 × 497.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.31x = 715,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,460.59/959.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.81

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