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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.88, 1,444.67 and 500.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.88, 1,444.67 and 500.37 is: 750.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.88 : 1,444.67 = 500.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.88/1,444.67 = 500.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.88x = 1,444.67 × 500.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.88x = 722,869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,869.53/962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.74

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