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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.93, 1,443.93 and 475.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.93, 1,443.93 and 475.41 is: 712.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.93 : 1,443.93 = 475.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.93/1,443.93 = 475.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.93x = 1,443.93 × 475.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.93x = 686,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,453.35/962.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.88

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