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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.34, 1,448.20 and 526.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.34, 1,448.20 and 526.58 is: 789.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.34 : 1,448.20 = 526.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.34/1,448.20 = 526.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.34x = 1,448.20 × 526.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.34x = 762,593.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,593.16/965.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.97

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