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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.29, 1,440.88 and 497.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.29, 1,440.88 and 497.82 is: 746.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.29 : 1,440.88 = 497.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.29/1,440.88 = 497.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.29x = 1,440.88 × 497.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.29x = 717,296.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,296.41/960.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.96

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