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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.17, 1,442.28 and 551.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.17, 1,442.28 and 551.13 is: 827.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.17 : 1,442.28 = 551.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.17/1,442.28 = 551.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.17x = 1,442.28 × 551.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.17x = 794,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,883.78/961.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.00

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