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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.00, 1,436.74 and 613.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.00, 1,436.74 and 613.58 is: 918.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.00 : 1,436.74 = 613.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.00/1,436.74 = 613.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.00x = 1,436.74 × 613.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.00x = 881,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,546.21/960.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.28

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