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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.35, 1,440.85 and 498.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.35, 1,440.85 and 498.87 is: 747.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.35 : 1,440.85 = 498.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.35/1,440.85 = 498.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.35x = 1,440.85 × 498.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.35x = 718,796.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,796.84/961.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.70

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