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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.64, 1,445.88 and 554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.64, 1,445.88 and 554.16 is: 829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.64 : 1,445.88 = 554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.64/1,445.88 = 554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.64x = 1,445.88 × 554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.64x = 801,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,248.86/965.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.76

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