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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.65, 1,447.37 and 618.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.65, 1,447.37 and 618.38 is: 927.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.65 : 1,447.37 = 618.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.65/1,447.37 = 618.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.65x = 1,447.37 × 618.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.65x = 895,014.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,014.33/964.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.81

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