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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.12, 1,443.54 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.12, 1,443.54 and 475.04 is: 712.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.12 : 1,443.54 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.12/1,443.54 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.12x = 1,443.54 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.12x = 685,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,739.24/962.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.74

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