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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.23, 1,445.33 and 347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.23, 1,445.33 and 347.08 is: 520.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.23 : 1,445.33 = 347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.23/1,445.33 = 347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.23x = 1,445.33 × 347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.23x = 501,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,636.17/963.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.79

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