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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.16, 1,440.36 and 619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.16, 1,440.36 and 619.44 is: 927.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.16 : 1,440.36 = 619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.16/1,440.36 = 619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.16x = 1,440.36 × 619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.16x = 892,216.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,216.60/962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.31

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