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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.86, 1,445.94 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.86, 1,445.94 and 347.94 is: 521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.86 : 1,445.94 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.86/1,445.94 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.86x = 1,445.94 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.86x = 503,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,100.36/963.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.97

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