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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.25, 1,448.55 and 388.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.25, 1,448.55 and 388.13 is: 582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.25 : 1,448.55 = 388.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.25/1,448.55 = 388.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.25x = 1,448.55 × 388.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.25x = 562,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,218.47/965.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.46

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