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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.28, 1,332 and 671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.28, 1,332 and 671.52 is: 926.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.28 : 1,332 = 671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.28/1,332 = 671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.28x = 1,332 × 671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.28x = 894,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,464.64/965.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.64

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