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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.84, 1,445.64 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.84, 1,445.64 and 386.28 is: 579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.84 : 1,445.64 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.84/1,445.64 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.84x = 1,445.64 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.84x = 558,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,421.82/963.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.37

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