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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.07, 1,443.56 and 474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.07, 1,443.56 and 474.86 is: 712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.07 : 1,443.56 = 474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.07/1,443.56 = 474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.07x = 1,443.56 × 474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.07x = 685,479.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,479.31/962.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.50

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