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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.61, 1,442.52 and 523.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.61, 1,442.52 and 523.49 is: 784.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.61 : 1,442.52 = 523.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.61/1,442.52 = 523.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.61x = 1,442.52 × 523.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.61x = 755,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,148.40/962.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.48

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