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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.40, 1,442.88 and 688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.40, 1,442.88 and 688.32 is: 1,031.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.40 : 1,442.88 = 688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.40/1,442.88 = 688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.40x = 1,442.88 × 688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.40x = 993,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,163.16/962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.97

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