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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.06, 1,449.54 and 575.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.06, 1,449.54 and 575.82 is: 864.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.06 : 1,449.54 = 575.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.06/1,449.54 = 575.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.06x = 1,449.54 × 575.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.06x = 834,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,674.12/965.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.90

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