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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.59, 1,444.12 and 386.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.59, 1,444.12 and 386.87 is: 579.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.59 : 1,444.12 = 386.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.59/1,444.12 = 386.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.59x = 1,444.12 × 386.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.59x = 558,678.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,678.52/963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.79

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