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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.58, 1,332.52 and 616.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.58, 1,332.52 and 616.88 is: 851.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.58 : 1,332.52 = 616.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.58/1,332.52 = 616.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.58x = 1,332.52 × 616.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.58x = 822,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,004.94/965.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.31

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