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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.88, 1,442.48 and 550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.88, 1,442.48 and 550.76 is: 825.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.88 : 1,442.48 = 550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.88/1,442.48 = 550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.88x = 1,442.48 × 550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.88x = 794,460.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,460.28/962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.09

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