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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.70, 1,447.65 and 673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.70, 1,447.65 and 673.20 is: 1,009.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.70 : 1,447.65 = 673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.70/1,447.65 = 673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.70x = 1,447.65 × 673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.70x = 974,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,557.98/965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.17

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