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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.39, 1,443.99 and 616.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.39, 1,443.99 and 616.12 is: 924.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.39 : 1,443.99 = 616.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.39/1,443.99 = 616.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.39x = 1,443.99 × 616.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.39x = 889,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,667.51/962.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.43

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