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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.06, 1,331.68 and 713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.06, 1,331.68 and 713.12 is: 984.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.06 : 1,331.68 = 713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.06/1,331.68 = 713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.06x = 1,331.68 × 713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.06x = 949,644.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,644.19/965.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.03

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