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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.14, 1,438.32 and 498.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.14, 1,438.32 and 498.23 is: 746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.14 : 1,438.32 = 498.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.14/1,438.32 = 498.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.14x = 1,438.32 × 498.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.14x = 716,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,608.23/960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.36

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