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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.27, 1,442.26 and 551.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.27, 1,442.26 and 551.69 is: 826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.27 : 1,442.26 = 551.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.27/1,442.26 = 551.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.27x = 1,442.26 × 551.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.27x = 795,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,680.42/962.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.88

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