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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.91, 1,438.84 and 497.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.91, 1,438.84 and 497.23 is: 745.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.91 : 1,438.84 = 497.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.91/1,438.84 = 497.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.91x = 1,438.84 × 497.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.91x = 715,434.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,434.41/959.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.31

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