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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.62, 1,448.48 and 555.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.62, 1,448.48 and 555.58 is: 834.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.62 : 1,448.48 = 555.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.62/1,448.48 = 555.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.62x = 1,448.48 × 555.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.62x = 804,746.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,746.52/964.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.26

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