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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.87, 1,440.81 and 497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.87, 1,440.81 and 497.94 is: 746.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.87 : 1,440.81 = 497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.87/1,440.81 = 497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.87x = 1,440.81 × 497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.87x = 717,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,436.93/960.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.65

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