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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.85, 1,441.59 and 499.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.85, 1,441.59 and 499.37 is: 748.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.85 : 1,441.59 = 499.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.85/1,441.59 = 499.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.85x = 1,441.59 × 499.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.85x = 719,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,879.59/961.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.44

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