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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.27, 1,443.40 and 800.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.27, 1,443.40 and 800.07 is: 1,200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.27 : 1,443.40 = 800.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.27/1,443.40 = 800.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.27x = 1,443.40 × 800.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.27x = 1,154,821.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,821.04/962.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.10

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