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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.20, 1,445.22 and 532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.20, 1,445.22 and 532.20 is: 797.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.20 : 1,445.22 = 532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.20/1,445.22 = 532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.20x = 1,445.22 × 532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.20x = 769,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,146.08/964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.70

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