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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.49, 1,440.41 and 886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.49, 1,440.41 and 886.20 is: 1,322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.49 : 1,440.41 = 886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.49/1,440.41 = 886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.49x = 1,440.41 × 886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.49x = 1,276,486.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,486.91/965.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.11

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