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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.76, 1,322.40 and 944.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.76, 1,322.40 and 944.31 is: 1,297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.76 : 1,322.40 = 944.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.76/1,322.40 = 944.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.76x = 1,322.40 × 944.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.76x = 1,248,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,755.54/962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.06

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