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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.29, 1,445.07 and 552.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.29, 1,445.07 and 552.81 is: 828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.29 : 1,445.07 = 552.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.29/1,445.07 = 552.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.29x = 1,445.07 × 552.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.29x = 798,849.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,849.15/964.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.43

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