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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.96, 1,441.68 and 551.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.96, 1,441.68 and 551.36 is: 825.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.96 : 1,441.68 = 551.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.96/1,441.68 = 551.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.96x = 1,441.68 × 551.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.96x = 794,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,884.68/962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.46

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