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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965, 1,332.78 and 653.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965, 1,332.78 and 653.96 is: 903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965 : 1,332.78 = 653.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965/1,332.78 = 653.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965x = 1,332.78 × 653.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965x = 871,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,584.81/965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.20

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