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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.97, 1,445.79 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.97, 1,445.79 and 347.56 is: 521.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.97 : 1,445.79 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.97/1,445.79 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.97x = 1,445.79 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.97x = 502,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,498.77/963.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.28

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