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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.25, 1,446.26 and 847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.25, 1,446.26 and 847.26 is: 1,269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.25 : 1,446.26 = 847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.25/1,446.26 = 847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.25x = 1,446.26 × 847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.25x = 1,225,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,354.01/965.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.47

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