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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.34, 1,440.79 and 499.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.34, 1,440.79 and 499.03 is: 747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.34 : 1,440.79 = 499.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.34/1,440.79 = 499.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.34x = 1,440.79 × 499.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.34x = 718,992.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,992.58/961.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.91

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