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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961, 1,440.06 and 498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961, 1,440.06 and 498.40 is: 746.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961 : 1,440.06 = 498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961/1,440.06 = 498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961x = 1,440.06 × 498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961x = 717,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,725.90/961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.85

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