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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.77, 1,444.57 and 815.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.77, 1,444.57 and 815.65 is: 1,220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.77 : 1,444.57 = 815.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.77/1,444.57 = 815.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.77x = 1,444.57 × 815.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.77x = 1,178,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,257.87/965.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.02

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