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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.32, 1,448.58 and 800.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.32, 1,448.58 and 800.44 is: 1,201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.32 : 1,448.58 = 800.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.32/1,448.58 = 800.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.32x = 1,448.58 × 800.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.32x = 1,159,501.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,501.38/965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.16

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