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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.30, 1,444.35 and 530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.30, 1,444.35 and 530.76 is: 795.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.30 : 1,444.35 = 530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.30/1,444.35 = 530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.30x = 1,444.35 × 530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.30x = 766,607.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,607.63/963.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.81

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