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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.36, 1,444.32 and 529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.36, 1,444.32 and 529.76 is: 795.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.36 : 1,444.32 = 529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.36/1,444.32 = 529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.36x = 1,444.32 × 529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.36x = 765,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,142.96/962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.07

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