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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.09, 1,440.84 and 614.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.09, 1,440.84 and 614.33 is: 920.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.09 : 1,440.84 = 614.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.09/1,440.84 = 614.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.09x = 1,440.84 × 614.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.09x = 885,144.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,144.03/962.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.03

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