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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.26, 1,441.20 and 550.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.26, 1,441.20 and 550.59 is: 825.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.26 : 1,441.20 = 550.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.26/1,441.20 = 550.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.26x = 1,441.20 × 550.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.26x = 793,510.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,510.31/961.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.49

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