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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.74, 1,444.40 and 530.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.74, 1,444.40 and 530.39 is: 794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.74 : 1,444.40 = 530.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.74/1,444.40 = 530.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.74x = 1,444.40 × 530.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.74x = 766,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,092.66/963.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.92

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