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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.85, 1,442.70 and 596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.85, 1,442.70 and 596.64 is: 893.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.85 : 1,442.70 = 596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.85/1,442.70 = 596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.85x = 1,442.70 × 596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.85x = 860,772.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,772.53/962.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.98

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