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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.45, 1,442.39 and 591.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.45, 1,442.39 and 591.09 is: 885.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.45 : 1,442.39 = 591.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.45/1,442.39 = 591.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.45x = 1,442.39 × 591.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.45x = 852,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,579.35/962.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.84

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