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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.02, 1,331.63 and 592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.02, 1,331.63 and 592.02 is: 816.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.02 : 1,331.63 = 592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.02/1,331.63 = 592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.02x = 1,331.63 × 592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.02x = 788,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,351.59/965.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.93

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