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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.37, 1,442.40 and 498.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.37, 1,442.40 and 498.83 is: 748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.37 : 1,442.40 = 498.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.37/1,442.40 = 498.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.37x = 1,442.40 × 498.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.37x = 719,516.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,516.00/961.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.43

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