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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.20, 1,446.91 and 554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.20, 1,446.91 and 554.14 is: 831.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.20 : 1,446.91 = 554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.20/1,446.91 = 554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.20x = 1,446.91 × 554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.20x = 801,780.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,780.70/964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.55

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