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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.13, 1,331.36 and 610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.13, 1,331.36 and 610.40 is: 842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.13 : 1,331.36 = 610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.13/1,331.36 = 610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.13x = 1,331.36 × 610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.13x = 812,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,662.14/965.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.02

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