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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.08, 1,331.82 and 592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.08, 1,331.82 and 592.28 is: 817.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.08 : 1,331.82 = 592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.08/1,331.82 = 592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.08x = 1,331.82 × 592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.08x = 788,810.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,810.35/965.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.35

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