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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.06, 1,442.49 and 499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.06, 1,442.49 and 499.44 is: 748.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.06 : 1,442.49 = 499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.06/1,442.49 = 499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.06x = 1,442.49 × 499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.06x = 720,437.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,437.21/963.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.07

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