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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.24, 1,446.80 and 579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.24, 1,446.80 and 579.52 is: 869.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.24 : 1,446.80 = 579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.24/1,446.80 = 579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.24x = 1,446.80 × 579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.24x = 838,449.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,449.54/964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.54

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