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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.52, 1,442.92 and 687.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.52, 1,442.92 and 687.92 is: 1,031.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.52 : 1,442.92 = 687.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.52/1,442.92 = 687.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.52x = 1,442.92 × 687.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.52x = 992,613.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,613.53/962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.27

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