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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.52, 1,331.26 and 615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.52, 1,331.26 and 615 is: 848.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.52 : 1,331.26 = 615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.52/1,331.26 = 615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.52x = 1,331.26 × 615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.52x = 818,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,724.90/964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.84

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