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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.04, 1,442.16 and 550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.04, 1,442.16 and 550.38 is: 825.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.04 : 1,442.16 = 550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.04/1,442.16 = 550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.04x = 1,442.16 × 550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.04x = 793,736.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,736.02/961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.91

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