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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.51, 1,446.44 and 748.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.51, 1,446.44 and 748.02 is: 1,120.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.51 : 1,446.44 = 748.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.51/1,446.44 = 748.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.51x = 1,446.44 × 748.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.51x = 1,081,962.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,962.31/965.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.62

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