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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.05, 1,440.53 and 498.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.05, 1,440.53 and 498.23 is: 746.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.05 : 1,440.53 = 498.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.05/1,440.53 = 498.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.05x = 1,440.53 × 498.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.05x = 717,705.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,705.57/961.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.79

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