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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.83, 1,440.51 and 497.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.83, 1,440.51 and 497.74 is: 747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.83 : 1,440.51 = 497.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.83/1,440.51 = 497.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.83x = 1,440.51 × 497.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.83x = 716,994.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,994.60/959.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.01

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