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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.82, 1,444.61 and 616.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.82, 1,444.61 and 616.03 is: 924.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.82 : 1,444.61 = 616.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.82/1,444.61 = 616.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.82x = 1,444.61 × 616.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.82x = 889,921.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,921.03/962.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.29

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