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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.66, 1,444.35 and 721.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.66, 1,444.35 and 721.22 is: 1,082.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.66 : 1,444.35 = 721.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.66/1,444.35 = 721.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.66x = 1,444.35 × 721.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.66x = 1,041,694.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,694.11/962.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.10

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