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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.40, 1,443.64 and 801.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.40, 1,443.64 and 801.22 is: 1,201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.40 : 1,443.64 = 801.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.40/1,443.64 = 801.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.40x = 1,443.64 × 801.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.40x = 1,156,673.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,673.24/962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.86

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