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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.04, 1,440.90 and 550.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.04, 1,440.90 and 550.56 is: 824.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.04 : 1,440.90 = 550.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.04/1,440.90 = 550.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.04x = 1,440.90 × 550.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.04x = 793,301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,301.90/962.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.60

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