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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.86, 1,442.33 and 499.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.86, 1,442.33 and 499.18 is: 748.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.86 : 1,442.33 = 499.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.86/1,442.33 = 499.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.86x = 1,442.33 × 499.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.86x = 719,976.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,976.33/961.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.53

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