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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.87, 1,450.40 and 555.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.87, 1,450.40 and 555.21 is: 832.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.87 : 1,450.40 = 555.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.87/1,450.40 = 555.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.87x = 1,450.40 × 555.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.87x = 805,273.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,273.81/966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.87

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