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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.12, 1,435.07 and 806.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.12, 1,435.07 and 806.24 is: 1,202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.12 : 1,435.07 = 806.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.12/1,435.07 = 806.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.12x = 1,435.07 × 806.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.12x = 1,157,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,002.65/962.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.56

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