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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.06, 1,443.78 and 577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.06, 1,443.78 and 577.50 is: 865.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.06 : 1,443.78 = 577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.06/1,443.78 = 577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.06x = 1,443.78 × 577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.06x = 833,782.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,782.95/963.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.76

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