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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.44, 1,449.60 and 555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.44, 1,449.60 and 555.04 is: 833.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.44 : 1,449.60 = 555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.44/1,449.60 = 555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.44x = 1,449.60 × 555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.44x = 804,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,585.98/965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.39

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