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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.52, 1,447.01 and 526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.52, 1,447.01 and 526.97 is: 789.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.52 : 1,447.01 = 526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.52/1,447.01 = 526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.52x = 1,447.01 × 526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.52x = 762,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,524.94/965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.75

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