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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.14, 1,443.75 and 615.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.14, 1,443.75 and 615.48 is: 922.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.14 : 1,443.75 = 615.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.14/1,443.75 = 615.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.14x = 1,443.75 × 615.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.14x = 888,599.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,599.25/963.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.61

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