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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.84, 1,444.26 and 386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.84, 1,444.26 and 386.12 is: 579.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.84 : 1,444.26 = 386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.84/1,444.26 = 386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.84x = 1,444.26 × 386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.84x = 557,662.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,662.73/962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.18

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