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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.37, 1,330.17 and 614.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.37, 1,330.17 and 614.90 is: 848.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.37 : 1,330.17 = 614.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.37/1,330.17 = 614.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.37x = 1,330.17 × 614.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.37x = 817,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,921.53/964.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.14

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