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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.44, 1,445.25 and 525.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.44, 1,445.25 and 525.33 is: 787.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.44 : 1,445.25 = 525.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.44/1,445.25 = 525.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.44x = 1,445.25 × 525.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.44x = 759,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,233.18/964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.23

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