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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.24, 1,446.96 and 525.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.24, 1,446.96 and 525.84 is: 788.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.24 : 1,446.96 = 525.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.24/1,446.96 = 525.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.24x = 1,446.96 × 525.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.24x = 760,874.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,874.13/965.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.27

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