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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.91, 1,440.16 and 498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.91, 1,440.16 and 498.02 is: 747.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.91 : 1,440.16 = 498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.91/1,440.16 = 498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.91x = 1,440.16 × 498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.91x = 717,225.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,225.44/959.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.18

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