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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.40, 1,445.99 and 531.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.40, 1,445.99 and 531.86 is: 797.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.40 : 1,445.99 = 531.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.40/1,445.99 = 531.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.40x = 1,445.99 × 531.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.40x = 769,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,064.24/964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.45

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