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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.36, 1,332.57 and 651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.36, 1,332.57 and 651.51 is: 899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.36 : 1,332.57 = 651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.36/1,332.57 = 651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.36x = 1,332.57 × 651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.36x = 868,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,182.68/965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.34

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