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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.22, 1,443.26 and 345.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.22, 1,443.26 and 345.89 is: 518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.22 : 1,443.26 = 345.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.22/1,443.26 = 345.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.22x = 1,443.26 × 345.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.22x = 499,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,209.20/962.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.81

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