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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.52, 1,447.73 and 657.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.52, 1,447.73 and 657.78 is: 986.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.52 : 1,447.73 = 657.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.52/1,447.73 = 657.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.52x = 1,447.73 × 657.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.52x = 952,287.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,287.84/965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.30

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