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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.97, 1,443.11 and 475.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.97, 1,443.11 and 475.53 is: 712.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.97 : 1,443.11 = 475.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.97/1,443.11 = 475.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.97x = 1,443.11 × 475.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.97x = 686,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,239.72/962.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.63

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