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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.60, 1,441.74 and 577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.60, 1,441.74 and 577.04 is: 864.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.60 : 1,441.74 = 577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.60/1,441.74 = 577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.60x = 1,441.74 × 577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.60x = 831,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,941.65/962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.27

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