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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.90, 1,445.94 and 574.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.90, 1,445.94 and 574.32 is: 861.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.90 : 1,445.94 = 574.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.90/1,445.94 = 574.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.90x = 1,445.94 × 574.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.90x = 830,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,432.26/963.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.53

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