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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.12, 1,446.56 and 531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.12, 1,446.56 and 531.52 is: 796.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.12 : 1,446.56 = 531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.12/1,446.56 = 531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.12x = 1,446.56 × 531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.12x = 768,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,875.57/965.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.66

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