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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.20, 1,445.76 and 530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.20, 1,445.76 and 530.56 is: 796.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.20 : 1,445.76 = 530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.20/1,445.76 = 530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.20x = 1,445.76 × 530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.20x = 767,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,062.43/963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.37

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