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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.71, 1,445.91 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.71, 1,445.91 and 554.04 is: 830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.71 : 1,445.91 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.71/1,445.91 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.71x = 1,445.91 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.71x = 801,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,091.98/964.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.40

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