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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.22, 1,441.89 and 688.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.22, 1,441.89 and 688.89 is: 1,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.22 : 1,441.89 = 688.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.22/1,441.89 = 688.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.22x = 1,441.89 × 688.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.22x = 993,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,303.60/962.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.30

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