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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.38, 1,442.55 and 687.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.38, 1,442.55 and 687.65 is: 1,030.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.38 : 1,442.55 = 687.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.38/1,442.55 = 687.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.38x = 1,442.55 × 687.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.38x = 991,969.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,969.51/962.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.75

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