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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.71, 1,447.07 and 530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.71, 1,447.07 and 530.55 is: 795.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.71 : 1,447.07 = 530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.71/1,447.07 = 530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.71x = 1,447.07 × 530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.71x = 767,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,740.34/964.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.83

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