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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.13, 1,447.77 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.13, 1,447.77 and 271.80 is: 407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.13 : 1,447.77 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.13/1,447.77 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.13x = 1,447.77 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.13x = 393,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,504.91/965.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.72

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