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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.91, 1,447.65 and 835.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.91, 1,447.65 and 835.91 is: 1,252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.91 : 1,447.65 = 835.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.91/1,447.65 = 835.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.91x = 1,447.65 × 835.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.91x = 1,210,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,103.30/965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.81

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