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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.34, 1,445.55 and 387.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.34, 1,445.55 and 387.62 is: 581.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.34 : 1,445.55 = 387.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.34/1,445.55 = 387.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.34x = 1,445.55 × 387.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.34x = 560,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,324.09/964.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.04

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