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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.67, 1,440.43 and 497.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.67, 1,440.43 and 497.77 is: 747.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.67 : 1,440.43 = 497.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.67/1,440.43 = 497.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.67x = 1,440.43 × 497.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.67x = 716,995.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,995.64/959.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.13

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