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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.78, 1,443.59 and 377.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.78, 1,443.59 and 377.09 is: 565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.78 : 1,443.59 = 377.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.78/1,443.59 = 377.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.78x = 1,443.59 × 377.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.78x = 544,355.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,355.19/962.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.40

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