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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.98, 1,447.83 and 526.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.98, 1,447.83 and 526.77 is: 790.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.98 : 1,447.83 = 526.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.98/1,447.83 = 526.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.98x = 1,447.83 × 526.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.98x = 762,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,673.41/964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.35

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