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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.77, 1,443.65 and 615.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.77, 1,443.65 and 615.93 is: 923.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.77 : 1,443.65 = 615.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.77/1,443.65 = 615.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.77x = 1,443.65 × 615.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.77x = 889,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,184.64/962.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.57

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