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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.28, 1,444.88 and 573.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.28, 1,444.88 and 573.35 is: 859.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.28 : 1,444.88 = 573.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.28/1,444.88 = 573.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.28x = 1,444.88 × 573.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.28x = 828,417.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,417.28/964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.11

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