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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.50, 1,447.77 and 388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.50, 1,447.77 and 388.22 is: 582.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.50 : 1,447.77 = 388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.50/1,447.77 = 388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.50x = 1,447.77 × 388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.50x = 562,053.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,053.27/965.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.14

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