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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.11, 1,441.95 and 615.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.11, 1,441.95 and 615.31 is: 922.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.11 : 1,441.95 = 615.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.11/1,441.95 = 615.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.11x = 1,441.95 × 615.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.11x = 887,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,246.25/962.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.19

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