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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.55, 1,448.46 and 784.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.55, 1,448.46 and 784.50 is: 1,176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.55 : 1,448.46 = 784.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.55/1,448.46 = 784.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.55x = 1,448.46 × 784.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.55x = 1,136,316.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,316.87/965.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.86

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