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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.88, 1,444.72 and 597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.88, 1,444.72 and 597.12 is: 895.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.88 : 1,444.72 = 597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.88/1,444.72 = 597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.88x = 1,444.72 × 597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.88x = 862,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,671.21/962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.93

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