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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.93, 1,445.00 and 524.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.93, 1,445.00 and 524.54 is: 786.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.93 : 1,445.00 = 524.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.93/1,445.00 = 524.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.93x = 1,445.00 × 524.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.93x = 757,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,950.45/963.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.31

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