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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.85, 1,448.01 and 872.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.85, 1,448.01 and 872.43 is: 1,307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.85 : 1,448.01 = 872.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.85/1,448.01 = 872.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.85x = 1,448.01 × 872.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.85x = 1,263,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,287.36/965.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.95

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