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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.85, 1,446.86 and 526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.85, 1,446.86 and 526.46 is: 789.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.85 : 1,446.86 = 526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.85/1,446.86 = 526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.85x = 1,446.86 × 526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.85x = 761,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,708.00/964.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.46

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