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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.37, 1,444.40 and 756.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.37, 1,444.40 and 756.39 is: 1,131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.37 : 1,444.40 = 756.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.37/1,444.40 = 756.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.37x = 1,444.40 × 756.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.37x = 1,092,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,526.19/965.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.72

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