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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.88, 1,448.82 and 884.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.88, 1,448.82 and 884.16 is: 1,326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.88 : 1,448.82 = 884.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.88/1,448.82 = 884.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.88x = 1,448.82 × 884.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.88x = 1,280,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,988.69/965.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.24

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