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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.06, 1,443.12 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.06, 1,443.12 and 345.76 is: 518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.06 : 1,443.12 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.06/1,443.12 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.06x = 1,443.12 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.06x = 498,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,973.17/962.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.65

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