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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.08, 1,447.40 and 656.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.08, 1,447.40 and 656.84 is: 985.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.08 : 1,447.40 = 656.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.08/1,447.40 = 656.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.08x = 1,447.40 × 656.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.08x = 950,715.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,715.48/965.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.11

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