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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.14, 1,447.90 and 348.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.14, 1,447.90 and 348.77 is: 523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.14 : 1,447.90 = 348.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.14/1,447.90 = 348.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.14x = 1,447.90 × 348.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.14x = 504,986.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,986.83/965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.23

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