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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.46, 1,443.92 and 500.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.46, 1,443.92 and 500.49 is: 750.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.46 : 1,443.92 = 500.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.46/1,443.92 = 500.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.46x = 1,443.92 × 500.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.46x = 722,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,665.02/962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.85

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