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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.21, 1,329.95 and 654.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.21, 1,329.95 and 654.17 is: 901.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.21 : 1,329.95 = 654.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.21/1,329.95 = 654.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.21x = 1,329.95 × 654.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.21x = 870,008.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,008.38/965.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.37

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