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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.12, 1,444.54 and 597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.12, 1,444.54 and 597.36 is: 896.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.12 : 1,444.54 = 597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.12/1,444.54 = 597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.12x = 1,444.54 × 597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.12x = 862,910.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,910.41/962.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.88

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