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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.06, 1,448.27 and 691.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.06, 1,448.27 and 691.38 is: 1,037.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.06 : 1,448.27 = 691.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.06/1,448.27 = 691.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.06x = 1,448.27 × 691.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.06x = 1,001,304.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,304.91/965.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.56

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