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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.08, 1,443.52 and 529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.08, 1,443.52 and 529.20 is: 794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.08 : 1,443.52 = 529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.08/1,443.52 = 529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.08x = 1,443.52 × 529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.08x = 763,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,910.78/962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.02

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