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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.07, 1,331.79 and 615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.07, 1,331.79 and 615.96 is: 850.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.07 : 1,331.79 = 615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.07/1,331.79 = 615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.07x = 1,331.79 × 615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.07x = 820,329.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,329.37/965.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.02

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