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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.01, 1,331.51 and 591.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.01, 1,331.51 and 591.86 is: 816.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.01 : 1,331.51 = 591.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.01/1,331.51 = 591.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.01x = 1,331.51 × 591.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.01x = 788,061.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,061.64/965.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.63

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