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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.62, 1,331.89 and 616.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.62, 1,331.89 and 616.15 is: 849.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.62 : 1,331.89 = 616.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.62/1,331.89 = 616.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.62x = 1,331.89 × 616.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.62x = 820,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,644.02/965.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.86

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