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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.15, 1,441.80 and 475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.15, 1,441.80 and 475.54 is: 712.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.15 : 1,441.80 = 475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.15/1,441.80 = 475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.15x = 1,441.80 × 475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.15x = 685,629.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,629.97/962.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.61

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