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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.38, 1,448.49 and 657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.38, 1,448.49 and 657.04 is: 985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.38 : 1,448.49 = 657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.38/1,448.49 = 657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.38x = 1,448.49 × 657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.38x = 951,715.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,715.87/965.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.85

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