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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.53, 1,446.05 and 553.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.53, 1,446.05 and 553.03 is: 829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.53 : 1,446.05 = 553.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.53/1,446.05 = 553.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.53x = 1,446.05 × 553.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.53x = 799,706.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,706.80/963.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.98

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