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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.32, 1,443.66 and 475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.32, 1,443.66 and 475.12 is: 712.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.32 : 1,443.66 = 475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.32/1,443.66 = 475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.32x = 1,443.66 × 475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.32x = 685,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,911.74/962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.77

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