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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.65, 1,444.02 and 377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.65, 1,444.02 and 377.83 is: 566.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.65 : 1,444.02 = 377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.65/1,444.02 = 377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.65x = 1,444.02 × 377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.65x = 545,594.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,594.08/962.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.76

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