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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.78, 1,442.28 and 499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.78, 1,442.28 and 499.44 is: 749.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.78 : 1,442.28 = 499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.78/1,442.28 = 499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.78x = 1,442.28 × 499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.78x = 720,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,332.32/960.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.74

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