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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.64, 1,332.80 and 616.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.64, 1,332.80 and 616.24 is: 850.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.64 : 1,332.80 = 616.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.64/1,332.80 = 616.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.64x = 1,332.80 × 616.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.64x = 821,324.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,324.67/965.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.55

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