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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.14, 1,442.28 and 633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.14, 1,442.28 and 633.28 is: 949.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.14 : 1,442.28 = 633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.14/1,442.28 = 633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.14x = 1,442.28 × 633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.14x = 913,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,367.08/962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.31

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