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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.82, 1,445.13 and 576.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.82, 1,445.13 and 576.03 is: 861.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.82 : 1,445.13 = 576.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.82/1,445.13 = 576.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.82x = 1,445.13 × 576.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.82x = 832,437.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,437.14/965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.90

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