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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.58, 1,332.28 and 651.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.58, 1,332.28 and 651.43 is: 898.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.58 : 1,332.28 = 651.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.58/1,332.28 = 651.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.58x = 1,332.28 × 651.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.58x = 867,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,882.20/965.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.82

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