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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.12, 1,447.47 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.12, 1,447.47 and 575.10 is: 862.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.12 : 1,447.47 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.12/1,447.47 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.12x = 1,447.47 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.12x = 832,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,440.00/965.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.53

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