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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.07, 1,445.06 and 475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.07, 1,445.06 and 475.86 is: 714.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.07 : 1,445.06 = 475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.07/1,445.06 = 475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.07x = 1,445.06 × 475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.07x = 687,646.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,646.25/963.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.01

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