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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.18, 1,440.96 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.18, 1,440.96 and 550.08 is: 823.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.18 : 1,440.96 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.18/1,440.96 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.18x = 1,440.96 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.18x = 792,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,643.28/962.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.80

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