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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.37, 1,443.02 and 572.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.37, 1,443.02 and 572.49 is: 858.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.37 : 1,443.02 = 572.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.37/1,443.02 = 572.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.37x = 1,443.02 × 572.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.37x = 826,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,111.66/962.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.41

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