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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.18, 1,447.44 and 554.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.18, 1,447.44 and 554.07 is: 830.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.18 : 1,447.44 = 554.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.18/1,447.44 = 554.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.18x = 1,447.44 × 554.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.18x = 801,983.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,983.08/966.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.06

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