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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.92, 1,333.05 and 808.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.92, 1,333.05 and 808.28 is: 1,115.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.92 : 1,333.05 = 808.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.92/1,333.05 = 808.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.92x = 1,333.05 × 808.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.92x = 1,077,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,470.99/965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.49

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