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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.15, 1,448.01 and 554.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.15, 1,448.01 and 554.67 is: 831.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.15 : 1,448.01 = 554.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.15/1,448.01 = 554.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.15x = 1,448.01 × 554.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.15x = 803,167.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,167.71/966.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.31

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