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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.62, 1,333.06 and 651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.62, 1,333.06 and 651.40 is: 899.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.62 : 1,333.06 = 651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.62/1,333.06 = 651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.62x = 1,333.06 × 651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.62x = 868,355.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,355.28/965.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.27

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