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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.28, 1,447.02 and 531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.28, 1,447.02 and 531.72 is: 797.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.28 : 1,447.02 = 531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.28/1,447.02 = 531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.28x = 1,447.02 × 531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.28x = 769,409.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,409.47/964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.91

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