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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.65, 1,445.13 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.65, 1,445.13 and 347.24 is: 520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.65 : 1,445.13 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.65/1,445.13 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.65x = 1,445.13 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.65x = 501,799.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,799.72/963.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.73

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