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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.91, 1,452.38 and 889.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.91, 1,452.38 and 889.82 is: 1,337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.91 : 1,452.38 = 889.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.91/1,452.38 = 889.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.91x = 1,452.38 × 889.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.91x = 1,292,345.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,345.06/965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.96

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