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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.14, 1,446.99 and 580.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.14, 1,446.99 and 580.66 is: 870.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.14 : 1,446.99 = 580.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.14/1,446.99 = 580.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.14x = 1,446.99 × 580.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.14x = 840,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,209.21/965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.56

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