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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.95, 1,447.44 and 618.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.95, 1,447.44 and 618.45 is: 927.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.95 : 1,447.44 = 618.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.95/1,447.44 = 618.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.95x = 1,447.44 × 618.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.95x = 895,169.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,169.27/964.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.68

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