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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.90, 1,447.74 and 553.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.90, 1,447.74 and 553.86 is: 831.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.90 : 1,447.74 = 553.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.90/1,447.74 = 553.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.90x = 1,447.74 × 553.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.90x = 801,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,845.28/963.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.88

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