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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.06, 1,331.78 and 522.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.06, 1,331.78 and 522.95 is: 721.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.06 : 1,331.78 = 522.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.06/1,331.78 = 522.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.06x = 1,331.78 × 522.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.06x = 696,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,454.35/965.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.67

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