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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.34, 1,445.20 and 524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.34, 1,445.20 and 524.58 is: 786.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.34 : 1,445.20 = 524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.34/1,445.20 = 524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.34x = 1,445.20 × 524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.34x = 758,123.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,123.02/963.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.97

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