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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.29, 1,449.36 and 554.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.29, 1,449.36 and 554.13 is: 831.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.29 : 1,449.36 = 554.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.29/1,449.36 = 554.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.29x = 1,449.36 × 554.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.29x = 803,131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,131.09/966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.15

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