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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.32, 1,448.43 and 575.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.32, 1,448.43 and 575.31 is: 863.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.32 : 1,448.43 = 575.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.32/1,448.43 = 575.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.32x = 1,448.43 × 575.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.32x = 833,296.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,296.26/965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.23

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