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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.76, 1,332.18 and 616.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.76, 1,332.18 and 616.62 is: 850.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.76 : 1,332.18 = 616.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.76/1,332.18 = 616.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.76x = 1,332.18 × 616.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.76x = 821,448.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,448.83/965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.57

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