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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.44, 1,445.23 and 347.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.44, 1,445.23 and 347.21 is: 520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.44 : 1,445.23 = 347.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.44/1,445.23 = 347.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.44x = 1,445.23 × 347.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.44x = 501,791.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,791.95/963.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.83

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