Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.52, 1,446 and 531.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 963.52, 1,446 and 531.04 is: 796.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
963.52 : 1,446 = 531.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
963.52/1,446 = 531.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
963.52x = 1,446 × 531.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
963.52x = 767,883.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 767,883.84/963.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796.96
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