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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.98, 1,443.42 and 499.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.98, 1,443.42 and 499.51 is: 749.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.98 : 1,443.42 = 499.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.98/1,443.42 = 499.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.98x = 1,443.42 × 499.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.98x = 721,000.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,000.47/961.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.50

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