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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.77, 1,447.65 and 734.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.77, 1,447.65 and 734.18 is: 1,100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.77 : 1,447.65 = 734.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.77/1,447.65 = 734.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.77x = 1,447.65 × 734.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.77x = 1,062,828.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,828.44/965.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.50

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