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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.61, 1,445.82 and 386.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.61, 1,445.82 and 386.89 is: 580.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.61 : 1,445.82 = 386.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.61/1,445.82 = 386.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.61x = 1,445.82 × 386.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.61x = 559,373.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,373.30/963.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.50

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