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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.04, 1,445.82 and 378.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.04, 1,445.82 and 378.77 is: 568.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.04 : 1,445.82 = 378.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.04/1,445.82 = 378.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.04x = 1,445.82 × 378.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.04x = 547,633.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,633.24/964.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.06

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