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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.83, 1,444.65 and 616.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.83, 1,444.65 and 616.06 is: 924.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.83 : 1,444.65 = 616.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.83/1,444.65 = 616.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.83x = 1,444.65 × 616.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.83x = 889,991.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,991.08/962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.35

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