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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.28, 1,445.26 and 553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.28, 1,445.26 and 553.68 is: 829.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.28 : 1,445.26 = 553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.28/1,445.26 = 553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.28x = 1,445.26 × 553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.28x = 800,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,211.56/964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.85

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