Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.26, 1,444.89 and 386
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 963.26, 1,444.89 and 386 is: 579
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
963.26 : 1,444.89 = 386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
963.26/1,444.89 = 386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
963.26x = 1,444.89 × 386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
963.26x = 557,727.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 557,727.54/963.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579
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