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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.40, 1,446.60 and 579.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.40, 1,446.60 and 579.56 is: 869.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.40 : 1,446.60 = 579.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.40/1,446.60 = 579.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.40x = 1,446.60 × 579.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.40x = 838,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,391.50/964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.34

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