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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.05, 1,443.12 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.05, 1,443.12 and 345.75 is: 518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.05 : 1,443.12 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.05/1,443.12 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.05x = 1,443.12 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.05x = 498,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,958.74/962.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.64

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