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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.24, 1,332.59 and 670.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.24, 1,332.59 and 670.91 is: 926.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.24 : 1,332.59 = 670.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.24/1,332.59 = 670.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.24x = 1,332.59 × 670.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.24x = 894,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,044.52/965.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.24

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