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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.60, 1,447.14 and 525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.60, 1,447.14 and 525.92 is: 789.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.60 : 1,447.14 = 525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.60/1,447.14 = 525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.60x = 1,447.14 × 525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.60x = 761,079.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,079.87/964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.01

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