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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.83, 1,443.15 and 615.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.83, 1,443.15 and 615.06 is: 922.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.83 : 1,443.15 = 615.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.83/1,443.15 = 615.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.83x = 1,443.15 × 615.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.83x = 887,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,623.84/961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.85

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