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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.96, 1,446.54 and 575.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.96, 1,446.54 and 575.06 is: 862.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.96 : 1,446.54 = 575.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.96/1,446.54 = 575.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.96x = 1,446.54 × 575.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.96x = 831,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,847.29/964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.05

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