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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.12, 1,447.87 and 387.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.12, 1,447.87 and 387.99 is: 582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.12 : 1,447.87 = 387.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.12/1,447.87 = 387.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.12x = 1,447.87 × 387.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.12x = 561,758.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,758.11/965.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.06

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