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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.76, 1,444.68 and 618.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.76, 1,444.68 and 618.48 is: 926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.76 : 1,444.68 = 618.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.76/1,444.68 = 618.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.76x = 1,444.68 × 618.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.76x = 893,505.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,505.69/964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.15

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