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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.15, 1,447.32 and 657.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.15, 1,447.32 and 657.17 is: 985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.15 : 1,447.32 = 657.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.15/1,447.32 = 657.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.15x = 1,447.32 × 657.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.15x = 951,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,135.28/965.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.48

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