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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.39, 1,447.86 and 272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.39, 1,447.86 and 272.13 is: 408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.39 : 1,447.86 = 272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.39/1,447.86 = 272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.39x = 1,447.86 × 272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.39x = 394,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,006.14/965.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.13

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