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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.23, 1,332.89 and 616.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.23, 1,332.89 and 616.52 is: 851.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.23 : 1,332.89 = 616.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.23/1,332.89 = 616.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.23x = 1,332.89 × 616.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.23x = 821,755.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,755.90/965.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.36

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