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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.88, 1,333.41 and 612.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.88, 1,333.41 and 612.17 is: 845.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.88 : 1,333.41 = 612.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.88/1,333.41 = 612.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.88x = 1,333.41 × 612.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.88x = 816,271.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,271.05/965.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.10

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