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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.12, 1,331.88 and 650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.12, 1,331.88 and 650.48 is: 897.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.12 : 1,331.88 = 650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.12/1,331.88 = 650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.12x = 1,331.88 × 650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.12x = 866,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,361.30/965.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.67

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