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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.51, 1,439.58 and 498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.51, 1,439.58 and 498.02 is: 746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.51 : 1,439.58 = 498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.51/1,439.58 = 498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.51x = 1,439.58 × 498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.51x = 716,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,939.63/960.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.42

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