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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.71, 1,446.45 and 553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.71, 1,446.45 and 553.64 is: 830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.71 : 1,446.45 = 553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.71/1,446.45 = 553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.71x = 1,446.45 × 553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.71x = 800,805.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,805.35/964.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.10

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