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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.89, 1,445.45 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.89, 1,445.45 and 347.40 is: 520.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.89 : 1,445.45 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.89/1,445.45 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.89x = 1,445.45 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.89x = 502,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,147.59/963.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.96

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