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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.52, 1,330.26 and 615.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.52, 1,330.26 and 615.08 is: 848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.52 : 1,330.26 = 615.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.52/1,330.26 = 615.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.52x = 1,330.26 × 615.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.52x = 818,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,216.32/964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.31

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