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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.85, 1,447.25 and 526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.85, 1,447.25 and 526.52 is: 789.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.85 : 1,447.25 = 526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.85/1,447.25 = 526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.85x = 1,447.25 × 526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.85x = 762,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,007.06/964.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.77

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