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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.78, 1,447.39 and 527.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.78, 1,447.39 and 527.22 is: 790.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.78 : 1,447.39 = 527.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.78/1,447.39 = 527.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.78x = 1,447.39 × 527.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.78x = 763,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,083.08/965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.13

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