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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965, 1,331.71 and 522.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965, 1,331.71 and 522.91 is: 721.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965 : 1,331.71 = 522.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965/1,331.71 = 522.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965x = 1,331.71 × 522.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965x = 696,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,357.82/965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.61

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