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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.04, 1,448.25 and 746.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.04, 1,448.25 and 746.22 is: 1,119.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.04 : 1,448.25 = 746.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.04/1,448.25 = 746.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.04x = 1,448.25 × 746.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.04x = 1,080,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,713.12/965.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.86

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