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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.08, 1,446.52 and 531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.08, 1,446.52 and 531.20 is: 797.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.08 : 1,446.52 = 531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.08/1,446.52 = 531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.08x = 1,446.52 × 531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.08x = 768,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,391.42/964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.02

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