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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.80, 1,329.78 and 799.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.80, 1,329.78 and 799.75 is: 1,101.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.80 : 1,329.78 = 799.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.80/1,329.78 = 799.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.80x = 1,329.78 × 799.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.80x = 1,063,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,491.56/965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.15

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