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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.86, 1,444.15 and 599.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.86, 1,444.15 and 599.98 is: 899.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.86 : 1,444.15 = 599.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.86/1,444.15 = 599.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.86x = 1,444.15 × 599.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.86x = 866,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,461.12/962.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.88

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