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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.96, 1,447.48 and 652.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.96, 1,447.48 and 652.46 is: 977.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.96 : 1,447.48 = 652.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.96/1,447.48 = 652.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.96x = 1,447.48 × 652.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.96x = 944,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,422.80/965.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.70

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