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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.91, 1,333.56 and 611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.91, 1,333.56 and 611.97 is: 844.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.91 : 1,333.56 = 611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.91/1,333.56 = 611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.91x = 1,333.56 × 611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.91x = 816,103.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,103.51/965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.91

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