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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.68, 1,447.16 and 387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.68, 1,447.16 and 387.52 is: 581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.68 : 1,447.16 = 387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.68/1,447.16 = 387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.68x = 1,447.16 × 387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.68x = 560,803.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,803.44/964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.34

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