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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.76, 1,448.45 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.76, 1,448.45 and 380.60 is: 570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.76 : 1,448.45 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.76/1,448.45 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.76x = 1,448.45 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.76x = 551,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,277.78/965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.82

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