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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.70, 1,442.91 and 552.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.70, 1,442.91 and 552.03 is: 827.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.70 : 1,442.91 = 552.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.70/1,442.91 = 552.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.70x = 1,442.91 × 552.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.70x = 796,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,529.61/962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.39

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