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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.84, 1,330.20 and 614.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.84, 1,330.20 and 614.46 is: 848.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.84 : 1,330.20 = 614.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.84/1,330.20 = 614.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.84x = 1,330.20 × 614.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.84x = 817,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,354.69/963.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.02

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