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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.44, 1,443.08 and 574.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.44, 1,443.08 and 574.66 is: 859.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.44 : 1,443.08 = 574.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.44/1,443.08 = 574.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.44x = 1,443.08 × 574.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.44x = 829,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,275.08/964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.85

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