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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.36, 1,442.88 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.36, 1,442.88 and 475.34 is: 711.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.36 : 1,442.88 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.36/1,442.88 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.36x = 1,442.88 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.36x = 685,858.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,858.58/963.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.94

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