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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.20, 1,445.70 and 553.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.20, 1,445.70 and 553.13 is: 829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.20 : 1,445.70 = 553.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.20/1,445.70 = 553.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.20x = 1,445.70 × 553.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.20x = 799,660.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,660.04/964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.35

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