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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.84, 1,444.32 and 530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.84, 1,444.32 and 530.68 is: 794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.84 : 1,444.32 = 530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.84/1,444.32 = 530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.84x = 1,444.32 × 530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.84x = 766,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,471.74/964.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.40

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