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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.95, 1,443.49 and 615.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.95, 1,443.49 and 615.31 is: 922.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.95 : 1,443.49 = 615.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.95/1,443.49 = 615.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.95x = 1,443.49 × 615.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.95x = 888,193.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,193.83/962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.37

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