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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.44, 1,448.10 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.44, 1,448.10 and 554.04 is: 831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.44 : 1,448.10 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.44/1,448.10 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.44x = 1,448.10 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.44x = 802,305.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,305.32/964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.89

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