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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.34, 1,446.36 and 597.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.34, 1,446.36 and 597.02 is: 896.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.34 : 1,446.36 = 597.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.34/1,446.36 = 597.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.34x = 1,446.36 × 597.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.34x = 863,505.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,505.85/963.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.37

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