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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.77, 1,442.81 and 499.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.77, 1,442.81 and 499.59 is: 748.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.77 : 1,442.81 = 499.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.77/1,442.81 = 499.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.77x = 1,442.81 × 499.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.77x = 720,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,813.45/962.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.69

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