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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.64, 1,442.28 and 498.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.64, 1,442.28 and 498.74 is: 748.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.64 : 1,442.28 = 498.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.64/1,442.28 = 498.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.64x = 1,442.28 × 498.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.64x = 719,322.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,322.73/960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.80

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