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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.20, 1,330.98 and 615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.20, 1,330.98 and 615.40 is: 849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.20 : 1,330.98 = 615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.20/1,330.98 = 615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.20x = 1,330.98 × 615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.20x = 819,085.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,085.09/964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.50

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