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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.69, 1,441.38 and 498.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.69, 1,441.38 and 498.78 is: 748.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.69 : 1,441.38 = 498.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.69/1,441.38 = 498.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.69x = 1,441.38 × 498.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.69x = 718,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,931.52/960.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.35

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