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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.45, 1,443.99 and 552.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.45, 1,443.99 and 552.87 is: 828.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.45 : 1,443.99 = 552.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.45/1,443.99 = 552.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.45x = 1,443.99 × 552.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.45x = 798,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,338.75/963.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.62

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