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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.76, 1,440.42 and 497.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.76, 1,440.42 and 497.92 is: 746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.76 : 1,440.42 = 497.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.76/1,440.42 = 497.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.76x = 1,440.42 × 497.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.76x = 717,213.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,213.93/960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.51

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