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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.78, 1,448.33 and 349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.78, 1,448.33 and 349.32 is: 523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.78 : 1,448.33 = 349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.78/1,448.33 = 349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.78x = 1,448.33 × 349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.78x = 505,934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,934.32/965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.86

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