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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.83, 1,440.41 and 549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.83, 1,440.41 and 549.72 is: 823.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.83 : 1,440.41 = 549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.83/1,440.41 = 549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.83x = 1,440.41 × 549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.83x = 791,817.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,817.23/961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.24

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