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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.27, 1,444.30 and 614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.27, 1,444.30 and 614.76 is: 923.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.27 : 1,444.30 = 614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.27/1,444.30 = 614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.27x = 1,444.30 × 614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.27x = 887,899.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,899.04/961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.67

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