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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.14, 1,447.71 and 641.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.14, 1,447.71 and 641.14 is: 961.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.14 : 1,447.71 = 641.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.14/1,447.71 = 641.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.14x = 1,447.71 × 641.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.14x = 928,184.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,184.79/965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.71

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