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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.82, 1,449.11 and 619.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.82, 1,449.11 and 619.03 is: 928.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.82 : 1,449.11 = 619.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.82/1,449.11 = 619.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.82x = 1,449.11 × 619.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.82x = 897,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,042.56/965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.79

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