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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.72, 1,448.56 and 535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.72, 1,448.56 and 535.60 is: 803.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.72 : 1,448.56 = 535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.72/1,448.56 = 535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.72x = 1,448.56 × 535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.72x = 775,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,848.74/965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.39

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