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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.46, 1,444.17 and 708.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.46, 1,444.17 and 708.06 is: 1,062.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.46 : 1,444.17 = 708.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.46/1,444.17 = 708.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.46x = 1,444.17 × 708.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.46x = 1,022,559.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,559.01/962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.44

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