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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963, 1,445.10 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963, 1,445.10 and 385.92 is: 579.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963 : 1,445.10 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963/1,445.10 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963x = 1,445.10 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963x = 557,692.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,692.99/963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.12

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