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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.16, 1,331.92 and 523.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.16, 1,331.92 and 523.06 is: 721.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.16 : 1,331.92 = 523.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.16/1,331.92 = 523.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.16x = 1,331.92 × 523.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.16x = 696,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,669.44/965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.82

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