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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.51, 1,444.80 and 552.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.51, 1,444.80 and 552.54 is: 828.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.51 : 1,444.80 = 552.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.51/1,444.80 = 552.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.51x = 1,444.80 × 552.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.51x = 798,309.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,309.79/963.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.54

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