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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.34, 1,438.74 and 497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.34, 1,438.74 and 497.10 is: 745.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.34 : 1,438.74 = 497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.34/1,438.74 = 497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.34x = 1,438.74 × 497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.34x = 715,197.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,197.65/959.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.51

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