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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.61, 1,332.21 and 611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.61, 1,332.21 and 611.44 is: 843.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.61 : 1,332.21 = 611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.61/1,332.21 = 611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.61x = 1,332.21 × 611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.61x = 814,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,566.48/965.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.58

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