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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.42, 1,446.03 and 615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.42, 1,446.03 and 615.92 is: 925.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.42 : 1,446.03 = 615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.42/1,446.03 = 615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.42x = 1,446.03 × 615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.42x = 890,631.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,631.57/962.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.41

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