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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.25, 1,448.82 and 600.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.25, 1,448.82 and 600.75 is: 901.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.25 : 1,448.82 = 600.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.25/1,448.82 = 600.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.25x = 1,448.82 × 600.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.25x = 870,378.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,378.62/965.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.71

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