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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.52, 1,445.60 and 573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.52, 1,445.60 and 573.44 is: 860.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.52 : 1,445.60 = 573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.52/1,445.60 = 573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.52x = 1,445.60 × 573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.52x = 828,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,964.86/963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.35

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