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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.69, 1,437.98 and 496.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.69, 1,437.98 and 496.82 is: 744.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.69 : 1,437.98 = 496.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.69/1,437.98 = 496.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.69x = 1,437.98 × 496.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.69x = 714,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,417.22/959.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.42

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