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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.53, 1,440.18 and 498.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.53, 1,440.18 and 498.83 is: 747.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.53 : 1,440.18 = 498.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.53/1,440.18 = 498.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.53x = 1,440.18 × 498.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.53x = 718,397.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,397.79/960.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.92

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