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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.17, 1,446.54 and 635.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.17, 1,446.54 and 635.91 is: 953.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.17 : 1,446.54 = 635.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.17/1,446.54 = 635.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.17x = 1,446.54 × 635.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.17x = 919,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,862.02/965.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.06

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