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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.84, 1,331.40 and 671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.84, 1,331.40 and 671.12 is: 925.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.84 : 1,331.40 = 671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.84/1,331.40 = 671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.84x = 1,331.40 × 671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.84x = 893,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,529.17/965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.13

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