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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.75, 1,445.63 and 279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.75, 1,445.63 and 279.75 is: 419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.75 : 1,445.63 = 279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.75/1,445.63 = 279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.75x = 1,445.63 × 279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.75x = 404,413.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,413.59/963.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.63

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