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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.67, 1,338.14 and 907.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.67, 1,338.14 and 907.16 is: 1,257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.67 : 1,338.14 = 907.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.67/1,338.14 = 907.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.67x = 1,338.14 × 907.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.67x = 1,213,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,895.86/965.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.05

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