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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.75, 1,439.60 and 498.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.75, 1,439.60 and 498.43 is: 747.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.75 : 1,439.60 = 498.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.75/1,439.60 = 498.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.75x = 1,439.60 × 498.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.75x = 717,539.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,539.83/959.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.63

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