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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.98, 1,446.84 and 532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.98, 1,446.84 and 532.44 is: 798.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.98 : 1,446.84 = 532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.98/1,446.84 = 532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.98x = 1,446.84 × 532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.98x = 770,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,355.49/964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.31

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