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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.32, 1,444.65 and 656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.32, 1,444.65 and 656.80 is: 982.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.32 : 1,444.65 = 656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.32/1,444.65 = 656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.32x = 1,444.65 × 656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.32x = 948,846.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,846.12/965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.93

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