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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.48, 1,331.94 and 650.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.48, 1,331.94 and 650.68 is: 897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.48 : 1,331.94 = 650.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.48/1,331.94 = 650.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.48x = 1,331.94 × 650.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.48x = 866,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,666.72/965.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.65

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