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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.75, 1,442.73 and 523.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.75, 1,442.73 and 523.63 is: 784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.75 : 1,442.73 = 523.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.75/1,442.73 = 523.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.75x = 1,442.73 × 523.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.75x = 755,453.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,453.10/962.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.68

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