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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.88, 1,439.76 and 497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.88, 1,439.76 and 497.52 is: 746.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.88 : 1,439.76 = 497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.88/1,439.76 = 497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.88x = 1,439.76 × 497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.88x = 716,309.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,309.40/959.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.25

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