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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.38, 1,448.33 and 555.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.38, 1,448.33 and 555.71 is: 832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.38 : 1,448.33 = 555.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.38/1,448.33 = 555.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.38x = 1,448.33 × 555.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.38x = 804,841.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,841.44/966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.85

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