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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.11, 1,443.23 and 406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.11, 1,443.23 and 406.72 is: 610.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.11 : 1,443.23 = 406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.11/1,443.23 = 406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.11x = 1,443.23 × 406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.11x = 586,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,986.34/962.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.10

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