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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.55, 1,446.30 and 803.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.55, 1,446.30 and 803.55 is: 1,203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.55 : 1,446.30 = 803.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.55/1,446.30 = 803.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.55x = 1,446.30 × 803.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.55x = 1,162,174.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,174.37/965.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.64

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