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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.33, 1,446.71 and 526.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.33, 1,446.71 and 526.78 is: 789.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.33 : 1,446.71 = 526.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.33/1,446.71 = 526.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.33x = 1,446.71 × 526.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.33x = 762,091.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,091.64/965.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.47

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