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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.54, 1,447.01 and 704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.54, 1,447.01 and 704.32 is: 1,055.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.54 : 1,447.01 = 704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.54/1,447.01 = 704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.54x = 1,447.01 × 704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.54x = 1,019,154.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,154.47/965.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.53

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