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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.79, 1,440.04 and 497.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.79, 1,440.04 and 497.27 is: 746.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.79 : 1,440.04 = 497.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.79/1,440.04 = 497.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.79x = 1,440.04 × 497.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.79x = 716,088.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,088.69/959.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.09

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