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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.04, 1,331.40 and 615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.04, 1,331.40 and 615.60 is: 849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.04 : 1,331.40 = 615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.04/1,331.40 = 615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.04x = 1,331.40 × 615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.04x = 819,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,609.84/965.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.30

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