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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.25, 1,444.94 and 386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.25, 1,444.94 and 386.13 is: 579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.25 : 1,444.94 = 386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.25/1,444.94 = 386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.25x = 1,444.94 × 386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.25x = 557,928.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,928.42/963.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.21

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