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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.80, 1,447.68 and 701.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.80, 1,447.68 and 701.61 is: 1,051.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.80 : 1,447.68 = 701.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.80/1,447.68 = 701.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.80x = 1,447.68 × 701.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.80x = 1,015,706.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,706.76/965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.67

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