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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.43, 1,445.16 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.43, 1,445.16 and 347.18 is: 520.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.43 : 1,445.16 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.43/1,445.16 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.43x = 1,445.16 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.43x = 501,730.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,730.65/963.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.78

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