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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.28, 1,445.52 and 530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.28, 1,445.52 and 530.72 is: 796.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.28 : 1,445.52 = 530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.28/1,445.52 = 530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.28x = 1,445.52 × 530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.28x = 767,166.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,166.37/963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.41

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