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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.22, 1,447.77 and 271.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.22, 1,447.77 and 271.87 is: 407.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.22 : 1,447.77 = 271.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.22/1,447.77 = 271.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.22x = 1,447.77 × 271.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.22x = 393,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,605.23/965.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.79

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