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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.08, 1,332.75 and 824.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.08, 1,332.75 and 824.37 is: 1,138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.08 : 1,332.75 = 824.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.08/1,332.75 = 824.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.08x = 1,332.75 × 824.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.08x = 1,098,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,688.46/965.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.44

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