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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.24, 1,445.78 and 525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.24, 1,445.78 and 525.56 is: 788.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.24 : 1,445.78 = 525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.24/1,445.78 = 525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.24x = 1,445.78 × 525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.24x = 759,838.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,838.22/964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.02

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