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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.36, 1,446.18 and 525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.36, 1,446.18 and 525.18 is: 787.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.36 : 1,446.18 = 525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.36/1,446.18 = 525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.36x = 1,446.18 × 525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.36x = 759,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,504.81/964.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.57

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