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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.52, 1,446.72 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.52, 1,446.72 and 533.04 is: 798.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.52 : 1,446.72 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.52/1,446.72 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.52x = 1,446.72 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.52x = 771,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,159.63/965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.70

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