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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.81, 1,441.39 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.81, 1,441.39 and 550.08 is: 824.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.81 : 1,441.39 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.81/1,441.39 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.81x = 1,441.39 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.81x = 792,879.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,879.47/961.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.36

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