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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.34, 1,445.10 and 525.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.34, 1,445.10 and 525.21 is: 787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.34 : 1,445.10 = 525.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.34/1,445.10 = 525.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.34x = 1,445.10 × 525.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.34x = 758,980.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,980.97/964.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.05

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