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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.16, 1,330.62 and 654.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.16, 1,330.62 and 654.12 is: 901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.16 : 1,330.62 = 654.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.16/1,330.62 = 654.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.16x = 1,330.62 × 654.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.16x = 870,385.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,385.15/965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.80

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