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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.10, 1,447.57 and 552.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.10, 1,447.57 and 552.94 is: 829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.10 : 1,447.57 = 552.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.10/1,447.57 = 552.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.10x = 1,447.57 × 552.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.10x = 800,419.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,419.36/965.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.36

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