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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.02, 1,331.70 and 592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.02, 1,331.70 and 592.62 is: 817.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.02 : 1,331.70 = 592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.02/1,331.70 = 592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.02x = 1,331.70 × 592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.02x = 789,192.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,192.05/965.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.80

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