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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.02, 1,331.72 and 522.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.02, 1,331.72 and 522.92 is: 721.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.02 : 1,331.72 = 522.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.02/1,331.72 = 522.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.02x = 1,331.72 × 522.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.02x = 696,380.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,380.70/965.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.62

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