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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.67, 1,447.67 and 599.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.67, 1,447.67 and 599.65 is: 898.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.67 : 1,447.67 = 599.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.67/1,447.67 = 599.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.67x = 1,447.67 × 599.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.67x = 868,095.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,095.32/965.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.96

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