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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.82, 1,448.68 and 672.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.82, 1,448.68 and 672.46 is: 1,008.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.82 : 1,448.68 = 672.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.82/1,448.68 = 672.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.82x = 1,448.68 × 672.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.82x = 974,179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,179.35/965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.66

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