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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.08, 1,443.36 and 551.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.08, 1,443.36 and 551.68 is: 827.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.08 : 1,443.36 = 551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.08/1,443.36 = 551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.08x = 1,443.36 × 551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.08x = 796,272.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,272.84/962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.66

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