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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.52, 1,333.18 and 891.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.52, 1,333.18 and 891.81 is: 1,231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.52 : 1,333.18 = 891.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.52/1,333.18 = 891.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.52x = 1,333.18 × 891.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.52x = 1,188,943.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,943.26/965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.40

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