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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.99, 1,446.32 and 600.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.99, 1,446.32 and 600.32 is: 901.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.99 : 1,446.32 = 600.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.99/1,446.32 = 600.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.99x = 1,446.32 × 600.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.99x = 868,254.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,254.82/962.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.62

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