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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.87, 1,448.28 and 555.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.87, 1,448.28 and 555.39 is: 831.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.87 : 1,448.28 = 555.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.87/1,448.28 = 555.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.87x = 1,448.28 × 555.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.87x = 804,360.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,360.23/966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.92

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