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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.77, 1,445.97 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.77, 1,445.97 and 526.26 is: 788.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.77 : 1,445.97 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.77/1,445.97 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.77x = 1,445.97 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.77x = 760,956.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,956.17/964.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.74

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