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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.82, 1,447.61 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.82, 1,447.61 and 618.03 is: 927.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.82 : 1,447.61 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.82/1,447.61 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.82x = 1,447.61 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.82x = 894,666.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,666.41/964.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.29

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