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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.98, 1,448.37 and 554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.98, 1,448.37 and 554.16 is: 831.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.98 : 1,448.37 = 554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.98/1,448.37 = 554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.98x = 1,448.37 × 554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.98x = 802,628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,628.72/964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.76

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