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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.85, 1,448.15 and 617.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.85, 1,448.15 and 617.33 is: 927.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.85 : 1,448.15 = 617.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.85/1,448.15 = 617.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.85x = 1,448.15 × 617.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.85x = 893,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,983.35/963.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.52

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