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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.53, 1,447.55 and 554.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.53, 1,447.55 and 554.03 is: 831.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.53 : 1,447.55 = 554.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.53/1,447.55 = 554.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.53x = 1,447.55 × 554.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.53x = 801,986.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,986.13/964.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.48

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