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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.01, 1,444.87 and 730.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.01, 1,444.87 and 730.07 is: 1,093.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.01 : 1,444.87 = 730.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.01/1,444.87 = 730.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.01x = 1,444.87 × 730.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.01x = 1,054,845.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,845.37/965.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.09

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