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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.15, 1,444.31 and 600.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.15, 1,444.31 and 600.11 is: 898.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.15 : 1,444.31 = 600.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.15/1,444.31 = 600.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.15x = 1,444.31 × 600.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.15x = 866,741.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,741.87/965.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.04

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