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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.78, 1,330.11 and 615.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.78, 1,330.11 and 615.18 is: 849.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.78 : 1,330.11 = 615.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.78/1,330.11 = 615.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.78x = 1,330.11 × 615.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.78x = 818,257.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,257.07/963.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.01

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