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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.56, 1,441.65 and 493.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.56, 1,441.65 and 493.17 is: 739.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.56 : 1,441.65 = 493.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.56/1,441.65 = 493.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.56x = 1,441.65 × 493.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.56x = 710,983.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,983.08/961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.41

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