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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.06, 1,444.53 and 524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.06, 1,444.53 and 524.64 is: 786.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.06 : 1,444.53 = 524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.06/1,444.53 = 524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.06x = 1,444.53 × 524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.06x = 757,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,865.60/963.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.94

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