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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.90, 1,441.38 and 498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.90, 1,441.38 and 498.06 is: 747.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.90 : 1,441.38 = 498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.90/1,441.38 = 498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.90x = 1,441.38 × 498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.90x = 717,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,893.72/960.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.11

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