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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964, 1,445.52 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964, 1,445.52 and 386.72 is: 579.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964 : 1,445.52 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964/1,445.52 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964x = 1,445.52 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964x = 559,011.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,011.49/964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.89

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