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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.76, 1,438.92 and 497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.76, 1,438.92 and 497.34 is: 745.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.76 : 1,438.92 = 497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.76/1,438.92 = 497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.76x = 1,438.92 × 497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.76x = 715,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,632.47/959.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.64

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