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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.15, 1,443.42 and 809.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.15, 1,443.42 and 809.46 is: 1,214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.15 : 1,443.42 = 809.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.15/1,443.42 = 809.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.15x = 1,443.42 × 809.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.15x = 1,168,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,390.75/962.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.36

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