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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.97, 1,331.96 and 615.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.97, 1,331.96 and 615.66 is: 849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.97 : 1,331.96 = 615.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.97/1,331.96 = 615.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.97x = 1,331.96 × 615.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.97x = 820,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,031.04/964.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.80

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