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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.26, 1,444.20 and 552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.26, 1,444.20 and 552.60 is: 828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.26 : 1,444.20 = 552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.26/1,444.20 = 552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.26x = 1,444.20 × 552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.26x = 798,064.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,064.92/963.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.50

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