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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.94, 1,450.35 and 555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.94, 1,450.35 and 555.54 is: 834.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.94 : 1,450.35 = 555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.94/1,450.35 = 555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.94x = 1,450.35 × 555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.94x = 805,727.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,727.44/965.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.14

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