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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.37, 1,444.37 and 731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.37, 1,444.37 and 731.52 is: 1,097.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.37 : 1,444.37 = 731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.37/1,444.37 = 731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.37x = 1,444.37 × 731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.37x = 1,056,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,581.88/962.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.90

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