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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.48, 1,441.61 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.48, 1,441.61 and 498.56 is: 747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.48 : 1,441.61 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.48/1,441.61 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.48x = 1,441.61 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.48x = 718,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,726.59/961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.52

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