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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.99, 1,333.05 and 787.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.99, 1,333.05 and 787.43 is: 1,086.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.99 : 1,333.05 = 787.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.99/1,333.05 = 787.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.99x = 1,333.05 × 787.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.99x = 1,049,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,683.56/965.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.64

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