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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.91, 1,440.89 and 614.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.91, 1,440.89 and 614.94 is: 922.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.91 : 1,440.89 = 614.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.91/1,440.89 = 614.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.91x = 1,440.89 × 614.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.91x = 886,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,062.83/960.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.11

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