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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.89, 1,447.62 and 555.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.89, 1,447.62 and 555.41 is: 831.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.89 : 1,447.62 = 555.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.89/1,447.62 = 555.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.89x = 1,447.62 × 555.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.89x = 804,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,019.85/966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.55

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