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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.54, 1,442.28 and 499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.54, 1,442.28 and 499.16 is: 748.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.54 : 1,442.28 = 499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.54/1,442.28 = 499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.54x = 1,442.28 × 499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.54x = 719,928.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,928.48/961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.72

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