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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.84, 1,449.17 and 924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.84, 1,449.17 and 924.32 is: 1,386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.84 : 1,449.17 = 924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.84/1,449.17 = 924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.84x = 1,449.17 × 924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.84x = 1,339,484.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,484.95/965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.87

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