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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.74, 1,443.06 and 615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.74, 1,443.06 and 615 is: 922.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.74 : 1,443.06 = 615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.74/1,443.06 = 615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.74x = 1,443.06 × 615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.74x = 887,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,481.90/961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.79

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