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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.80, 1,445.04 and 533.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.80, 1,445.04 and 533.26 is: 797.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.80 : 1,445.04 = 533.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.80/1,445.04 = 533.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.80x = 1,445.04 × 533.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.80x = 770,582.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,582.03/965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.87

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