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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.86, 1,448.99 and 773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.86, 1,448.99 and 773.28 is: 1,160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.86 : 1,448.99 = 773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.86/1,448.99 = 773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.86x = 1,448.99 × 773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.86x = 1,120,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,474.02/965.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.08

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