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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.02, 1,445.31 and 530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.02, 1,445.31 and 530.58 is: 795.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.02 : 1,445.31 = 530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.02/1,445.31 = 530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.02x = 1,445.31 × 530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.02x = 766,852.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,852.58/964.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.47

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