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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.24, 1,332.70 and 616.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.24, 1,332.70 and 616.40 is: 851.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.24 : 1,332.70 = 616.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.24/1,332.70 = 616.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.24x = 1,332.70 × 616.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.24x = 821,476.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,476.28/965.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.06

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