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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.97, 1,444.76 and 732.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.97, 1,444.76 and 732.12 is: 1,098.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.97 : 1,444.76 = 732.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.97/1,444.76 = 732.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.97x = 1,444.76 × 732.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.97x = 1,057,734.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,734.03/962.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.41

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