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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.96, 1,444.11 and 551.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.96, 1,444.11 and 551.42 is: 827.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.96 : 1,444.11 = 551.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.96/1,444.11 = 551.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.96x = 1,444.11 × 551.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.96x = 796,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,308.38/961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.80

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