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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.65, 1,445.44 and 573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.65, 1,445.44 and 573.73 is: 859.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.65 : 1,445.44 = 573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.65/1,445.44 = 573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.65x = 1,445.44 × 573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.65x = 829,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,287.24/964.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.68

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