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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.93, 1,439.41 and 497.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.93, 1,439.41 and 497.58 is: 746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.93 : 1,439.41 = 497.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.93/1,439.41 = 497.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.93x = 1,439.41 × 497.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.93x = 716,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,219.14/959.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.12

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