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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.04, 1,443.73 and 524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.04, 1,443.73 and 524.18 is: 786.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.04 : 1,443.73 = 524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.04/1,443.73 = 524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.04x = 1,443.73 × 524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.04x = 756,767.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,767.17/962.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.63

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