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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.63, 1,331.38 and 610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.63, 1,331.38 and 610.50 is: 842.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.63 : 1,331.38 = 610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.63/1,331.38 = 610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.63x = 1,331.38 × 610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.63x = 812,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,807.49/964.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.61

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