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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.82, 1,445.40 and 657.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.82, 1,445.40 and 657.30 is: 983.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.82 : 1,445.40 = 657.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.82/1,445.40 = 657.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.82x = 1,445.40 × 657.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.82x = 950,061.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,061.42/965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.68

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