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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.62, 1,332.21 and 872.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.62, 1,332.21 and 872.50 is: 1,203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.62 : 1,332.21 = 872.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.62/1,332.21 = 872.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.62x = 1,332.21 × 872.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.62x = 1,162,353.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,353.23/965.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.74

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