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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.55, 1,438.28 and 496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.55, 1,438.28 and 496.73 is: 744.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.55 : 1,438.28 = 496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.55/1,438.28 = 496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.55x = 1,438.28 × 496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.55x = 714,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,427.15/959.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.54

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