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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.55, 1,442.61 and 475.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.55, 1,442.61 and 475.47 is: 712.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.55 : 1,442.61 = 475.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.55/1,442.61 = 475.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.55x = 1,442.61 × 475.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.55x = 685,917.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,917.78/962.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.60

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