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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.39, 1,449.36 and 794.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.39, 1,449.36 and 794.48 is: 1,192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.39 : 1,449.36 = 794.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.39/1,449.36 = 794.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.39x = 1,449.36 × 794.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.39x = 1,151,480.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,480.29/965.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.77

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