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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.01, 1,446.15 and 554.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.01, 1,446.15 and 554.27 is: 830.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.01 : 1,446.15 = 554.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.01/1,446.15 = 554.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.01x = 1,446.15 × 554.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.01x = 801,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,556.48/965.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.62

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