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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.02, 1,445.93 and 868.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.02, 1,445.93 and 868.06 is: 1,300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.02 : 1,445.93 = 868.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.02/1,445.93 = 868.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.02x = 1,445.93 × 868.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.02x = 1,255,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,154.00/965.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.65

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