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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.88, 1,443.08 and 616.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.88, 1,443.08 and 616.08 is: 923.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.88 : 1,443.08 = 616.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.88/1,443.08 = 616.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.88x = 1,443.08 × 616.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.88x = 889,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,052.73/962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.33

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