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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.10, 1,447.38 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.10, 1,447.38 and 387.84 is: 581.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.10 : 1,447.38 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.10/1,447.38 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.10x = 1,447.38 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.10x = 561,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,351.86/965.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.65

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