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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.16, 1,446.66 and 734.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.16, 1,446.66 and 734.22 is: 1,100.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.16 : 1,446.66 = 734.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.16/1,446.66 = 734.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.16x = 1,446.66 × 734.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.16x = 1,062,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,166.71/965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.51

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