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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.12, 1,444.44 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.12, 1,444.44 and 593.28 is: 888.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.12 : 1,444.44 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.12/1,444.44 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.12x = 1,444.44 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.12x = 856,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,957.36/964.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.85

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