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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.21, 1,444.81 and 552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.21, 1,444.81 and 552.06 is: 828.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.21 : 1,444.81 = 552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.21/1,444.81 = 552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.21x = 1,444.81 × 552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.21x = 797,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,621.81/963.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.09

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