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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.77, 1,332.27 and 611.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.77, 1,332.27 and 611.09 is: 843.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.77 : 1,332.27 = 611.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.77/1,332.27 = 611.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.77x = 1,332.27 × 611.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.77x = 814,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,142.70/965.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.00

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