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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.85, 1,444.71 and 573.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.85, 1,444.71 and 573.63 is: 860.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.85 : 1,444.71 = 573.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.85/1,444.71 = 573.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.85x = 1,444.71 × 573.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.85x = 828,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,729.00/962.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.70

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