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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.16, 1,332.36 and 685.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.16, 1,332.36 and 685.64 is: 946.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.16 : 1,332.36 = 685.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.16/1,332.36 = 685.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.16x = 1,332.36 × 685.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.16x = 913,519.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,519.31/965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.50

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