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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.53, 1,449.05 and 555.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.53, 1,449.05 and 555.03 is: 832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.53 : 1,449.05 = 555.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.53/1,449.05 = 555.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.53x = 1,449.05 × 555.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.53x = 804,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,266.22/965.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.98

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