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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.14, 1,442.33 and 718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.14, 1,442.33 and 718.90 is: 1,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.14 : 1,442.33 = 718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.14/1,442.33 = 718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.14x = 1,442.33 × 718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.14x = 1,036,891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,891.04/965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.34

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