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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965, 1,330.93 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965, 1,330.93 and 624.20 is: 860.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965 : 1,330.93 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965/1,330.93 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965x = 1,330.93 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965x = 830,766.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,766.51/965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.90

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