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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.24, 1,442.30 and 550.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.24, 1,442.30 and 550.47 is: 825.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.24 : 1,442.30 = 550.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.24/1,442.30 = 550.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.24x = 1,442.30 × 550.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.24x = 793,940.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,940.13/962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.09

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