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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.67, 1,449.21 and 657.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.67, 1,449.21 and 657.84 is: 987.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.67 : 1,449.21 = 657.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.67/1,449.21 = 657.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.67x = 1,449.21 × 657.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.67x = 953,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,348.31/965.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.24

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