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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.31, 1,446.35 and 552.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.31, 1,446.35 and 552.15 is: 828.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.31 : 1,446.35 = 552.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.31/1,446.35 = 552.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.31x = 1,446.35 × 552.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.31x = 798,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,599.39/964.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.16

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