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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.10, 1,447.02 and 616.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.10, 1,447.02 and 616.58 is: 926.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.10 : 1,447.02 = 616.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.10/1,447.02 = 616.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.10x = 1,447.02 × 616.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.10x = 892,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,203.59/963.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.39

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