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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.07, 1,448.82 and 653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.07, 1,448.82 and 653.76 is: 981.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.07 : 1,448.82 = 653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.07/1,448.82 = 653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.07x = 1,448.82 × 653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.07x = 947,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,180.56/965.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.46

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