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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.61, 1,330.83 and 610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.61, 1,330.83 and 610.44 is: 842.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.61 : 1,330.83 = 610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.61/1,330.83 = 610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.61x = 1,330.83 × 610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.61x = 812,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,386.87/964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.19

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