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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.85, 1,444.20 and 550.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.85, 1,444.20 and 550.69 is: 825.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.85 : 1,444.20 = 550.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.85/1,444.20 = 550.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.85x = 1,444.20 × 550.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.85x = 795,306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,306.50/962.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.99

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