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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.20, 1,445.37 and 616.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.20, 1,445.37 and 616.56 is: 924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.20 : 1,445.37 = 616.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.20/1,445.37 = 616.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.20x = 1,445.37 × 616.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.20x = 891,157.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,157.33/964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.25

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