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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.69, 1,444.03 and 577.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.69, 1,444.03 and 577.13 is: 865.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.69 : 1,444.03 = 577.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.69/1,444.03 = 577.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.69x = 1,444.03 × 577.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.69x = 833,384.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,384.37/962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.69

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