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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.72, 1,447.17 and 691.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.72, 1,447.17 and 691.94 is: 1,036.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.72 : 1,447.17 = 691.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.72/1,447.17 = 691.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.72x = 1,447.17 × 691.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.72x = 1,001,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,355.83/965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.90

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