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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.02, 1,441.32 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.02, 1,441.32 and 498.48 is: 747.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.02 : 1,441.32 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.02/1,441.32 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.02x = 1,441.32 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.02x = 718,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,469.19/961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.61

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