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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.08, 1,443.24 and 578.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.08, 1,443.24 and 578.16 is: 865.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.08 : 1,443.24 = 578.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.08/1,443.24 = 578.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.08x = 1,443.24 × 578.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.08x = 834,423.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,423.64/964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.51

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