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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.42, 1,445.02 and 596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.42, 1,445.02 and 596.08 is: 894.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.42 : 1,445.02 = 596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.42/1,445.02 = 596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.42x = 1,445.02 × 596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.42x = 861,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,347.52/962.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.98

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