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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.13, 1,329.21 and 897.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.13, 1,329.21 and 897.09 is: 1,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.13 : 1,329.21 = 897.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.13/1,329.21 = 897.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.13x = 1,329.21 × 897.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.13x = 1,192,421.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,421.00/965.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.50

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