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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.47, 1,446.15 and 898.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.47, 1,446.15 and 898.04 is: 1,345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.47 : 1,446.15 = 898.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.47/1,446.15 = 898.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.47x = 1,446.15 × 898.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.47x = 1,298,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,699.39/965.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.15

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