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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.67, 1,443.17 and 596.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.67, 1,443.17 and 596.65 is: 894.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.67 : 1,443.17 = 596.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.67/1,443.17 = 596.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.67x = 1,443.17 × 596.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.67x = 861,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,067.38/962.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.46

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