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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965, 1,330.98 and 611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965, 1,330.98 and 611.12 is: 842.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965 : 1,330.98 = 611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965/1,330.98 = 611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965x = 1,330.98 × 611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965x = 813,388.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,388.50/965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.89

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