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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.88, 1,444.52 and 385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.88, 1,444.52 and 385.75 is: 578.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.88 : 1,444.52 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.88/1,444.52 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.88x = 1,444.52 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.88x = 557,223.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,223.59/962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.71

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