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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.79, 1,451.70 and 643.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.79, 1,451.70 and 643.23 is: 966.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.79 : 1,451.70 = 643.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.79/1,451.70 = 643.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.79x = 1,451.70 × 643.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.79x = 933,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,776.99/965.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.85

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