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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.34, 1,446.04 and 652.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.34, 1,446.04 and 652.03 is: 976.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.34 : 1,446.04 = 652.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.34/1,446.04 = 652.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.34x = 1,446.04 × 652.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.34x = 942,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,861.46/965.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.71

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