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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.18, 1,441.29 and 498.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.18, 1,441.29 and 498.84 is: 748.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.18 : 1,441.29 = 498.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.18/1,441.29 = 498.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.18x = 1,441.29 × 498.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.18x = 718,973.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,973.10/961.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.01

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