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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.04, 1,440.21 and 549.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.04, 1,440.21 and 549.56 is: 823.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.04 : 1,440.21 = 549.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.04/1,440.21 = 549.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.04x = 1,440.21 × 549.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.04x = 791,481.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,481.81/961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.57

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