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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.62, 1,445.94 and 525.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.62, 1,445.94 and 525.19 is: 788.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.62 : 1,445.94 = 525.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.62/1,445.94 = 525.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.62x = 1,445.94 × 525.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.62x = 759,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,389.61/963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.06

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