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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.26, 1,443.93 and 617.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.26, 1,443.93 and 617.98 is: 925.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.26 : 1,443.93 = 617.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.26/1,443.93 = 617.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.26x = 1,443.93 × 617.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.26x = 892,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,319.86/964.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.39

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