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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.42, 1,445.34 and 573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.42, 1,445.34 and 573.28 is: 860.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.42 : 1,445.34 = 573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.42/1,445.34 = 573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.42x = 1,445.34 × 573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.42x = 828,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,584.52/963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.04

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