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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.84, 1,332.36 and 671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.84, 1,332.36 and 671.36 is: 926.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.84 : 1,332.36 = 671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.84/1,332.36 = 671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.84x = 1,332.36 × 671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.84x = 894,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,493.21/965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.13

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