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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.50, 1,440.56 and 497.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.50, 1,440.56 and 497.62 is: 747.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.50 : 1,440.56 = 497.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.50/1,440.56 = 497.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.50x = 1,440.56 × 497.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.50x = 716,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,851.47/959.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.11

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