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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.84, 1,444.34 and 524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.84, 1,444.34 and 524.72 is: 786.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.84 : 1,444.34 = 524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.84/1,444.34 = 524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.84x = 1,444.34 × 524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.84x = 757,874.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,874.08/963.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.31

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