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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.50, 1,445.62 and 573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.50, 1,445.62 and 573.73 is: 860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.50 : 1,445.62 = 573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.50/1,445.62 = 573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.50x = 1,445.62 × 573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.50x = 829,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,385.47/963.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.80

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