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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.07, 1,447.77 and 417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.07, 1,447.77 and 417.24 is: 625.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.07 : 1,447.77 = 417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.07/1,447.77 = 417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.07x = 1,447.77 × 417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.07x = 604,067.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,067.55/965.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.93

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