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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.74, 1,447.92 and 388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.74, 1,447.92 and 388.02 is: 582.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.74 : 1,447.92 = 388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.74/1,447.92 = 388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.74x = 1,447.92 × 388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.74x = 561,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,821.92/964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.36

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