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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965, 1,448.10 and 387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965, 1,448.10 and 387.92 is: 582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965 : 1,448.10 = 387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965/1,448.10 = 387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965x = 1,448.10 × 387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965x = 561,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,746.95/965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.12

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