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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.52, 1,444.49 and 716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.52, 1,444.49 and 716.28 is: 1,074.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.52 : 1,444.49 = 716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.52/1,444.49 = 716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.52x = 1,444.49 × 716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.52x = 1,034,655.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,655.72/962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.94

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