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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.87, 1,447.02 and 572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.87, 1,447.02 and 572.94 is: 861.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.87 : 1,447.02 = 572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.87/1,447.02 = 572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.87x = 1,447.02 × 572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.87x = 829,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,055.64/962.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.03

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