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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.99, 1,444.77 and 530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.99, 1,444.77 and 530.64 is: 795.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.99 : 1,444.77 = 530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.99/1,444.77 = 530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.99x = 1,444.77 × 530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.99x = 766,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,652.75/963.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.29

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