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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.80, 1,445.18 and 523.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.80, 1,445.18 and 523.91 is: 786.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.80 : 1,445.18 = 523.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.80/1,445.18 = 523.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.80x = 1,445.18 × 523.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.80x = 757,145.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,145.25/962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.40

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