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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.56, 1,449 and 722.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.56, 1,449 and 722.56 is: 1,084.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.56 : 1,449 = 722.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.56/1,449 = 722.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.56x = 1,449 × 722.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.56x = 1,046,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,989.44/965.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.33

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