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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960, 1,438.56 and 497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960, 1,438.56 and 497.40 is: 745.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960 : 1,438.56 = 497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960/1,438.56 = 497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960x = 1,438.56 × 497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960x = 715,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,539.74/960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.35

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