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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.37, 1,441.19 and 614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.37, 1,441.19 and 614.68 is: 920.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.37 : 1,441.19 = 614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.37/1,441.19 = 614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.37x = 1,441.19 × 614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.37x = 885,870.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,870.67/962.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.51

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