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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.07, 1,447.74 and 770.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.07, 1,447.74 and 770.09 is: 1,155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.07 : 1,447.74 = 770.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.07/1,447.74 = 770.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.07x = 1,447.74 × 770.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.07x = 1,114,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,882.86/965.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.24

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