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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.04, 1,332.86 and 649.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.04, 1,332.86 and 649.80 is: 897.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.04 : 1,332.86 = 649.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.04/1,332.86 = 649.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.04x = 1,332.86 × 649.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.04x = 866,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,092.43/965.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.47

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