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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.18, 1,448.38 and 687.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.18, 1,448.38 and 687.76 is: 1,032.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.18 : 1,448.38 = 687.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.18/1,448.38 = 687.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.18x = 1,448.38 × 687.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.18x = 996,135.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,135.07/965.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.07

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