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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.25, 1,332.23 and 551.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.25, 1,332.23 and 551.25 is: 760.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.25 : 1,332.23 = 551.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.25/1,332.23 = 551.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.25x = 1,332.23 × 551.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.25x = 734,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,389.03/965.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.83

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