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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.84, 1,449.16 and 533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.84, 1,449.16 and 533.30 is: 800.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.84 : 1,449.16 = 533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.84/1,449.16 = 533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.84x = 1,449.16 × 533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.84x = 772,828.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,828.45/965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.17

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