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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.82, 1,444.95 and 598.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.82, 1,444.95 and 598.14 is: 897.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.82 : 1,444.95 = 598.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.82/1,444.95 = 598.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.82x = 1,444.95 × 598.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.82x = 864,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,282.39/962.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.66

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