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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.70, 1,447.03 and 534.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.70, 1,447.03 and 534.59 is: 801.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.70 : 1,447.03 = 534.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.70/1,447.03 = 534.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.70x = 1,447.03 × 534.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.70x = 773,557.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,557.86/964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.87

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