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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.16, 1,444.86 and 622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.16, 1,444.86 and 622.44 is: 931.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.16 : 1,444.86 = 622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.16/1,444.86 = 622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.16x = 1,444.86 × 622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.16x = 899,338.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,338.66/965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.80

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