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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.08, 1,444.56 and 578.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.08, 1,444.56 and 578.40 is: 866.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.08 : 1,444.56 = 578.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.08/1,444.56 = 578.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.08x = 1,444.56 × 578.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.08x = 835,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,533.50/964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.66

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