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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.70, 1,331.91 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.70, 1,331.91 and 650.88 is: 897.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.70 : 1,331.91 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.70/1,331.91 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.70x = 1,331.91 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.70x = 866,913.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,913.58/965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.70

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