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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.80, 1,330.98 and 716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.80, 1,330.98 and 716.20 is: 987.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.80 : 1,330.98 = 716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.80/1,330.98 = 716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.80x = 1,330.98 × 716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.80x = 953,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,247.88/965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.00

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