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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.06, 1,448.51 and 555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.06, 1,448.51 and 555.28 is: 832.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.06 : 1,448.51 = 555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.06/1,448.51 = 555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.06x = 1,448.51 × 555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.06x = 804,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,322.24/966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.58

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