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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.48, 1,443.56 and 499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.48, 1,443.56 and 499.60 is: 750.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.48 : 1,443.56 = 499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.48/1,443.56 = 499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.48x = 1,443.56 × 499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.48x = 721,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,202.58/961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.10

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