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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.91, 1,332.04 and 702.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.91, 1,332.04 and 702.09 is: 968.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.91 : 1,332.04 = 702.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.91/1,332.04 = 702.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.91x = 1,332.04 × 702.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.91x = 935,211.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,211.96/965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.22

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