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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.55, 1,330.76 and 615.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.55, 1,330.76 and 615.44 is: 849.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.55 : 1,330.76 = 615.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.55/1,330.76 = 615.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.55x = 1,330.76 × 615.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.55x = 818,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,999.86/964.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.10

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