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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.94, 1,447.52 and 760.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.94, 1,447.52 and 760.92 is: 1,140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.94 : 1,447.52 = 760.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.94/1,447.52 = 760.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.94x = 1,447.52 × 760.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.94x = 1,101,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,443.11/965.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.28

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