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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.36, 1,448.85 and 532.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.36, 1,448.85 and 532.82 is: 799.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.36 : 1,448.85 = 532.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.36/1,448.85 = 532.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.36x = 1,448.85 × 532.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.36x = 771,976.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,976.26/965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.68

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