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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.18, 1,331.31 and 616.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.18, 1,331.31 and 616.30 is: 850.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.18 : 1,331.31 = 616.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.18/1,331.31 = 616.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.18x = 1,331.31 × 616.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.18x = 820,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,486.35/965.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.09

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