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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.35, 1,443.22 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.35, 1,443.22 and 475.14 is: 712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.35 : 1,443.22 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.35/1,443.22 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.35x = 1,443.22 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.35x = 685,731.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,731.55/962.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.56

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