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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.37, 1,447.80 and 705.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.37, 1,447.80 and 705.48 is: 1,058.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.37 : 1,447.80 = 705.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.37/1,447.80 = 705.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.37x = 1,447.80 × 705.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.37x = 1,021,393.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,393.94/965.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.03

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