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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.58, 1,450.30 and 576.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.58, 1,450.30 and 576.34 is: 865.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.58 : 1,450.30 = 576.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.58/1,450.30 = 576.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.58x = 1,450.30 × 576.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.58x = 835,858.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,858.65/965.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.66

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