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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.72, 1,441.47 and 669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.72, 1,441.47 and 669.60 is: 1,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.72 : 1,441.47 = 669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.72/1,441.47 = 669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.72x = 1,441.47 × 669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.72x = 965,208.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,208.31/962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.58

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