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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.18, 1,439.46 and 549.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.18, 1,439.46 and 549.08 is: 822.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.18 : 1,439.46 = 549.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.18/1,439.46 = 549.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.18x = 1,439.46 × 549.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.18x = 790,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,378.70/961.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.30

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