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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.24, 1,447.29 and 555.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.24, 1,447.29 and 555.17 is: 831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.24 : 1,447.29 = 555.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.24/1,447.29 = 555.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.24x = 1,447.29 × 555.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.24x = 803,484.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,484.75/966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.56

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