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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.07, 1,447.66 and 387.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.07, 1,447.66 and 387.94 is: 581.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.07 : 1,447.66 = 387.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.07/1,447.66 = 387.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.07x = 1,447.66 × 387.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.07x = 561,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,605.22/965.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.94

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