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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.16, 1,443.24 and 528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.16, 1,443.24 and 528.36 is: 792.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.16 : 1,443.24 = 528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.16/1,443.24 = 528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.16x = 1,443.24 × 528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.16x = 762,550.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,550.29/962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.54

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