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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.27, 1,329.82 and 798.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.27, 1,329.82 and 798.96 is: 1,100.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.27 : 1,329.82 = 798.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.27/1,329.82 = 798.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.27x = 1,329.82 × 798.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.27x = 1,062,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,475.98/965.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.71

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