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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965, 1,331.16 and 592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965, 1,331.16 and 592.16 is: 816.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965 : 1,331.16 = 592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965/1,331.16 = 592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965x = 1,331.16 × 592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965x = 788,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,259.71/965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.85

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