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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.96, 1,442.95 and 550.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.96, 1,442.95 and 550.81 is: 826.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.96 : 1,442.95 = 550.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.96/1,442.95 = 550.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.96x = 1,442.95 × 550.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.96x = 794,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,787.66/961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.22

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