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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.97, 1,445.31 and 574.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.97, 1,445.31 and 574.53 is: 859.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.97 : 1,445.31 = 574.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.97/1,445.31 = 574.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.97x = 1,445.31 × 574.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.97x = 830,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,373.95/965.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.63

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