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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.59, 1,329.75 and 614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.59, 1,329.75 and 614.88 is: 848.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.59 : 1,329.75 = 614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.59/1,329.75 = 614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.59x = 1,329.75 × 614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.59x = 817,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,636.68/963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.54

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