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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.46, 1,444.86 and 573.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.46, 1,444.86 and 573.63 is: 859.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.46 : 1,444.86 = 573.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.46/1,444.86 = 573.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.46x = 1,444.86 × 573.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.46x = 828,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,815.04/964.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.36

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