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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.07, 1,448.67 and 525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.07, 1,448.67 and 525.64 is: 789.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.07 : 1,448.67 = 525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.07/1,448.67 = 525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.07x = 1,448.67 × 525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.07x = 761,478.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,478.90/964.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.86

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