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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.50, 1,448.75 and 527.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.50, 1,448.75 and 527.06 is: 790.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.50 : 1,448.75 = 527.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.50/1,448.75 = 527.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.50x = 1,448.75 × 527.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.50x = 763,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,583.11/965.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.87

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