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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.13, 1,443.03 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.13, 1,443.03 and 345.75 is: 518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.13 : 1,443.03 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.13/1,443.03 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.13x = 1,443.03 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.13x = 498,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,927.62/962.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.57

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