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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.99, 1,333.39 and 612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.99, 1,333.39 and 612.50 is: 845.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.99 : 1,333.39 = 612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.99/1,333.39 = 612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.99x = 1,333.39 × 612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.99x = 816,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,698.31/965.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.45

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