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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.28, 1,442.58 and 571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.28, 1,442.58 and 571.32 is: 856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.28 : 1,442.58 = 571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.28/1,442.58 = 571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.28x = 1,442.58 × 571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.28x = 824,174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,174.81/962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.48

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