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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.06, 1,331.46 and 591.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.06, 1,331.46 and 591.92 is: 816.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.06 : 1,331.46 = 591.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.06/1,331.46 = 591.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.06x = 1,331.46 × 591.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.06x = 788,117.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,117.80/965.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.65

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