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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.76, 1,444.80 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.76, 1,444.80 and 385.76 is: 578.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.76 : 1,444.80 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.76/1,444.80 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.76x = 1,444.80 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.76x = 557,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,346.05/962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.90

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