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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965, 1,331.70 and 522.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965, 1,331.70 and 522.90 is: 721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965 : 1,331.70 = 522.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965/1,331.70 = 522.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965x = 1,331.70 × 522.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965x = 696,345.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,345.93/965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.60

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