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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.20, 1,447.20 and 554.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.20, 1,447.20 and 554.13 is: 830.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.20 : 1,447.20 = 554.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.20/1,447.20 = 554.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.20x = 1,447.20 × 554.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.20x = 801,936.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,936.94/965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.85

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