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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.44, 1,447.07 and 599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.44, 1,447.07 and 599.54 is: 899.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.44 : 1,447.07 = 599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.44/1,447.07 = 599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.44x = 1,447.07 × 599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.44x = 867,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,566.11/964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.55

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