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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.82, 1,446.45 and 599.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.82, 1,446.45 and 599.14 is: 899.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.82 : 1,446.45 = 599.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.82/1,446.45 = 599.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.82x = 1,446.45 × 599.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.82x = 866,626.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,626.05/963.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.16

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