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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.25, 1,444.23 and 598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.25, 1,444.23 and 598.32 is: 895.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.25 : 1,444.23 = 598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.25/1,444.23 = 598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.25x = 1,444.23 × 598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.25x = 864,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,111.69/965.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.22

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