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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.40, 1,443.63 and 499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.40, 1,443.63 and 499.56 is: 749.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.40 : 1,443.63 = 499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.40/1,443.63 = 499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.40x = 1,443.63 × 499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.40x = 721,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,179.80/962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.36

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