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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.69, 1,445.14 and 378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.69, 1,445.14 and 378.60 is: 567.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.69 : 1,445.14 = 378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.69/1,445.14 = 378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.69x = 1,445.14 × 378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.69x = 547,130.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,130.00/963.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.74

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