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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.61, 1,441.30 and 499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.61, 1,441.30 and 499.42 is: 747.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.61 : 1,441.30 = 499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.61/1,441.30 = 499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.61x = 1,441.30 × 499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.61x = 719,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,808.83/962.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.77

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