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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.01, 1,447.65 and 555.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.01, 1,447.65 and 555.27 is: 832.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.01 : 1,447.65 = 555.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.01/1,447.65 = 555.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.01x = 1,447.65 × 555.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.01x = 803,836.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,836.62/966.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.12

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