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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.96, 1,445.95 and 552.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.96, 1,445.95 and 552.81 is: 829.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.96 : 1,445.95 = 552.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.96/1,445.95 = 552.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.96x = 1,445.95 × 552.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.96x = 799,335.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,335.62/963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.22

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