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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.79, 1,448.80 and 349.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.79, 1,448.80 and 349.79 is: 524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.79 : 1,448.80 = 349.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.79/1,448.80 = 349.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.79x = 1,448.80 × 349.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.79x = 506,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,769.60/965.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.72

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