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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.72, 1,443.45 and 573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.72, 1,443.45 and 573.28 is: 857.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.72 : 1,443.45 = 573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.72/1,443.45 = 573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.72x = 1,443.45 × 573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.72x = 827,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,501.02/964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.76

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