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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.35, 1,445.31 and 531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.35, 1,445.31 and 531 is: 795.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.35 : 1,445.31 = 531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.35/1,445.31 = 531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.35x = 1,445.31 × 531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.35x = 767,459.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,459.61/964.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.83

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