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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.70, 1,445.25 and 918.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.70, 1,445.25 and 918.57 is: 1,379.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.70 : 1,445.25 = 918.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.70/1,445.25 = 918.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.70x = 1,445.25 × 918.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.70x = 1,327,563.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,563.29/962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.00

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