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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.27, 1,448.94 and 555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.27, 1,448.94 and 555.30 is: 832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.27 : 1,448.94 = 555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.27/1,448.94 = 555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.27x = 1,448.94 × 555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.27x = 804,596.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,596.38/966.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.68

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