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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.10, 1,443.12 and 572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.10, 1,443.12 and 572.18 is: 857.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.10 : 1,443.12 = 572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.10/1,443.12 = 572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.10x = 1,443.12 × 572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.10x = 825,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,717.07/963.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.35

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