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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.61, 1,448.18 and 617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.61, 1,448.18 and 617.02 is: 926.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.61 : 1,448.18 = 617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.61/1,448.18 = 617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.61x = 1,448.18 × 617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.61x = 893,551.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,551.63/964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.34

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