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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.32, 1,445.54 and 693.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.32, 1,445.54 and 693.16 is: 1,037.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.32 : 1,445.54 = 693.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.32/1,445.54 = 693.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.32x = 1,445.54 × 693.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.32x = 1,001,990.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,990.51/965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.99

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