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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.99, 1,330.97 and 615.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.99, 1,330.97 and 615.15 is: 849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.99 : 1,330.97 = 615.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.99/1,330.97 = 615.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.99x = 1,330.97 × 615.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.99x = 818,743.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,743.12/963.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.33

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