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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.12, 1,444.30 and 523.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.12, 1,444.30 and 523.92 is: 785.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.12 : 1,444.30 = 523.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.12/1,444.30 = 523.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.12x = 1,444.30 × 523.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.12x = 756,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,697.66/963.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.67

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