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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.51, 1,448.62 and 575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.51, 1,448.62 and 575.73 is: 863.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.51 : 1,448.62 = 575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.51/1,448.62 = 575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.51x = 1,448.62 × 575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.51x = 834,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,011.11/965.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.81

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