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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.59, 1,440.08 and 549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.59, 1,440.08 and 549.48 is: 822.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.59 : 1,440.08 = 549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.59/1,440.08 = 549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.59x = 1,440.08 × 549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.59x = 791,292.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,292.41/961.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.90

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