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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.52, 1,331.59 and 671.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.52, 1,331.59 and 671.49 is: 926.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.52 : 1,331.59 = 671.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.52/1,331.59 = 671.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.52x = 1,331.59 × 671.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.52x = 894,149.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,149.37/965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.08

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