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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.05, 1,442.03 and 498.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.05, 1,442.03 and 498.58 is: 748.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.05 : 1,442.03 = 498.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.05/1,442.03 = 498.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.05x = 1,442.03 × 498.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.05x = 718,967.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,967.32/961.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.11

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