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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.10, 1,444.79 and 552.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.10, 1,444.79 and 552.67 is: 828.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.10 : 1,444.79 = 552.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.10/1,444.79 = 552.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.10x = 1,444.79 × 552.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.10x = 798,494.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,494.88/964.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.23

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