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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.52, 1,445.76 and 677.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.52, 1,445.76 and 677.52 is: 1,014.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.52 : 1,445.76 = 677.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.52/1,445.76 = 677.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.52x = 1,445.76 × 677.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.52x = 979,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,531.32/965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.51

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