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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.40, 1,449.52 and 389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.40, 1,449.52 and 389.40 is: 584.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.40 : 1,449.52 = 389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.40/1,449.52 = 389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.40x = 1,449.52 × 389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.40x = 564,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,443.09/965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.67

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