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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.34, 1,444.44 and 552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.34, 1,444.44 and 552.32 is: 827.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.34 : 1,444.44 = 552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.34/1,444.44 = 552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.34x = 1,444.44 × 552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.34x = 797,793.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,793.10/964.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.29

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