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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.42, 1,441.53 and 498.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.42, 1,441.53 and 498.53 is: 748.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.42 : 1,441.53 = 498.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.42/1,441.53 = 498.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.42x = 1,441.53 × 498.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.42x = 718,638.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,638.74/960.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.25

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