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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.48, 1,447.52 and 554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.48, 1,447.52 and 554.54 is: 831.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.48 : 1,447.52 = 554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.48/1,447.52 = 554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.48x = 1,447.52 × 554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.48x = 802,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,707.74/965.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.41

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