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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.54, 1,445.07 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.54, 1,445.07 and 378.27 is: 567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.54 : 1,445.07 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.54/1,445.07 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.54x = 1,445.07 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.54x = 546,626.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,626.63/963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.31

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