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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.28, 1,329.94 and 614.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.28, 1,329.94 and 614.36 is: 847.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.28 : 1,329.94 = 614.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.28/1,329.94 = 614.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.28x = 1,329.94 × 614.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.28x = 817,061.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,061.94/964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.33

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