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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.78, 1,445.37 and 415.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.78, 1,445.37 and 415.85 is: 623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.78 : 1,445.37 = 415.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.78/1,445.37 = 415.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.78x = 1,445.37 × 415.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.78x = 601,049.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,049.89/963.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.64

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