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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.84, 1,442.85 and 523.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.84, 1,442.85 and 523.72 is: 784.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.84 : 1,442.85 = 523.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.84/1,442.85 = 523.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.84x = 1,442.85 × 523.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.84x = 755,641.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,641.13/962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.81

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