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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.64, 1,445.46 and 612.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.64, 1,445.46 and 612.16 is: 918.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.64 : 1,445.46 = 612.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.64/1,445.46 = 612.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.64x = 1,445.46 × 612.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.64x = 884,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,852.79/963.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.24

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