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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.92, 1,448.80 and 380.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.92, 1,448.80 and 380.59 is: 570.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.92 : 1,448.80 = 380.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.92/1,448.80 = 380.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.92x = 1,448.80 × 380.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.92x = 551,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,398.79/965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.85

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