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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.24, 1,445.15 and 530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.24, 1,445.15 and 530.89 is: 795.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.24 : 1,445.15 = 530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.24/1,445.15 = 530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.24x = 1,445.15 × 530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.24x = 767,213.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,213.03/964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.67

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