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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.25, 1,447.92 and 281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.25, 1,447.92 and 281.25 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.25 : 1,447.92 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.25/1,447.92 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.25x = 1,447.92 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.25x = 407,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,227.50/965.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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