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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.32, 1,442.73 and 550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.32, 1,442.73 and 550.75 is: 825.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.32 : 1,442.73 = 550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.32/1,442.73 = 550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.32x = 1,442.73 × 550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.32x = 794,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,583.55/962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.70

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