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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.46, 1,446.84 and 526.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.46, 1,446.84 and 526.71 is: 789.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.46 : 1,446.84 = 526.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.46/1,446.84 = 526.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.46x = 1,446.84 × 526.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.46x = 762,065.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,065.10/965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.33

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