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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.20, 1,444.32 and 530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.20, 1,444.32 and 530 is: 794.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.20 : 1,444.32 = 530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.20/1,444.32 = 530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.20x = 1,444.32 × 530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.20x = 765,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,489.60/963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.74

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