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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.26, 1,442.26 and 551.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.26, 1,442.26 and 551.68 is: 826.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.26 : 1,442.26 = 551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.26/1,442.26 = 551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.26x = 1,442.26 × 551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.26x = 795,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,666.00/962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.87

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