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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.92, 1,331.22 and 610.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.92, 1,331.22 and 610.74 is: 842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.92 : 1,331.22 = 610.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.92/1,331.22 = 610.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.92x = 1,331.22 × 610.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.92x = 813,029.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,029.30/964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.59

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