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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.30, 1,445.16 and 475.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.30, 1,445.16 and 475.78 is: 713.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.30 : 1,445.16 = 475.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.30/1,445.16 = 475.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.30x = 1,445.16 × 475.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.30x = 687,578.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,578.22/963.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.77

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