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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.67, 1,446.35 and 556.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.67, 1,446.35 and 556.00 is: 831.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.67 : 1,446.35 = 556.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.67/1,446.35 = 556.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.67x = 1,446.35 × 556.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.67x = 804,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,163.37/966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.89

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