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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.33, 1,446.38 and 577.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.33, 1,446.38 and 577.05 is: 865.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.33 : 1,446.38 = 577.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.33/1,446.38 = 577.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.33x = 1,446.38 × 577.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.33x = 834,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,633.12/964.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.51

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