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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.00, 1,447.47 and 640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.00, 1,447.47 and 640.60 is: 960.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.00 : 1,447.47 = 640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.00/1,447.47 = 640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.00x = 1,447.47 × 640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.00x = 927,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,245.66/965.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.87

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