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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.29, 1,440.59 and 549.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.29, 1,440.59 and 549.81 is: 823.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.29 : 1,440.59 = 549.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.29/1,440.59 = 549.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.29x = 1,440.59 × 549.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.29x = 792,048.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,048.04/961.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.94

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