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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.02, 1,443.93 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.02, 1,443.93 and 530.48 is: 795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.02 : 1,443.93 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.02/1,443.93 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.02x = 1,443.93 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.02x = 765,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,977.61/963.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.39

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