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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.24, 1,443.56 and 475.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.24, 1,443.56 and 475.36 is: 713.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.24 : 1,443.56 = 475.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.24/1,443.56 = 475.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.24x = 1,443.56 × 475.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.24x = 686,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,210.68/962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.14

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