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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.22, 1,448.37 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.22, 1,448.37 and 388.50 is: 582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.22 : 1,448.37 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.22/1,448.37 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.22x = 1,448.37 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.22x = 562,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,691.75/965.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.97

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