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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.46, 1,445.63 and 657.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.46, 1,445.63 and 657.92 is: 985.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.46 : 1,445.63 = 657.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.46/1,445.63 = 657.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.46x = 1,445.63 × 657.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.46x = 951,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,109.21/965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.13

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