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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.74, 1,440.95 and 491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.74, 1,440.95 and 491.54 is: 738.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.74 : 1,440.95 = 491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.74/1,440.95 = 491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.74x = 1,440.95 × 491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.74x = 708,289.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,289.39/959.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.00

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