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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.88, 1,445.76 and 502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.88, 1,445.76 and 502.08 is: 753.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.88 : 1,445.76 = 502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.88/1,445.76 = 502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.88x = 1,445.76 × 502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.88x = 725,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,887.18/962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.87

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