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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.92, 1,442.39 and 499.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.92, 1,442.39 and 499.55 is: 749.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.92 : 1,442.39 = 499.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.92/1,442.39 = 499.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.92x = 1,442.39 × 499.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.92x = 720,536.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,536.21/961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.06

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