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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.84, 1,333.40 and 872.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.84, 1,333.40 and 872.28 is: 1,204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.84 : 1,333.40 = 872.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.84/1,333.40 = 872.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.84x = 1,333.40 × 872.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.84x = 1,163,093.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,093.79/965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.24

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