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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.36, 1,331.64 and 610.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.36, 1,331.64 and 610.62 is: 842.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.36 : 1,331.64 = 610.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.36/1,331.64 = 610.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.36x = 1,331.64 × 610.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.36x = 813,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,126.02/965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.31

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