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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.15, 1,444.04 and 615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.15, 1,444.04 and 615.16 is: 924.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.15 : 1,444.04 = 615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.15/1,444.04 = 615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.15x = 1,444.04 × 615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.15x = 888,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,308.96/961.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.22

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