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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.69, 1,439.88 and 497.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.69, 1,439.88 and 497.78 is: 746.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.69 : 1,439.88 = 497.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.69/1,439.88 = 497.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.69x = 1,439.88 × 497.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.69x = 716,736.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,736.27/959.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.85

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