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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.94, 1,447.50 and 526.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.94, 1,447.50 and 526.83 is: 789.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.94 : 1,447.50 = 526.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.94/1,447.50 = 526.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.94x = 1,447.50 × 526.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.94x = 762,586.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,586.43/965.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.48

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