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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.72, 1,449.30 and 775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.72, 1,449.30 and 775.64 is: 1,164.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.72 : 1,449.30 = 775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.72/1,449.30 = 775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.72x = 1,449.30 × 775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.72x = 1,124,135.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,135.05/965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.04

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