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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.73, 1,443.50 and 574.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.73, 1,443.50 and 574.94 is: 860.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.73 : 1,443.50 = 574.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.73/1,443.50 = 574.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.73x = 1,443.50 × 574.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.73x = 829,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,924.72/964.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.27

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