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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.78, 1,442.67 and 550.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.78, 1,442.67 and 550.63 is: 825.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.78 : 1,442.67 = 550.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.78/1,442.67 = 550.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.78x = 1,442.67 × 550.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.78x = 794,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,373.78/961.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.94

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