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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.42, 1,442.54 and 498.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.42, 1,442.54 and 498.84 is: 747.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.42 : 1,442.54 = 498.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.42/1,442.54 = 498.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.42x = 1,442.54 × 498.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.42x = 719,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,596.65/962.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.70

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