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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.88, 1,446.12 and 657.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.88, 1,446.12 and 657.36 is: 984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.88 : 1,446.12 = 657.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.88/1,446.12 = 657.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.88x = 1,446.12 × 657.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.88x = 950,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,621.44/965.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.20

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