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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.58, 1,448.78 and 619.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.58, 1,448.78 and 619.10 is: 928.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.58 : 1,448.78 = 619.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.58/1,448.78 = 619.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.58x = 1,448.78 × 619.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.58x = 896,936.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,936.60/965.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.91

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