Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.08, 1,442.40 and 499
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 961.08, 1,442.40 and 499 is: 748.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
961.08 : 1,442.40 = 499 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
961.08/1,442.40 = 499/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
961.08x = 1,442.40 × 499 - Step 4: Simplify right side
961.08x = 719,757.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 719,757.60/961.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748.90
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