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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.17, 1,331.94 and 523.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.17, 1,331.94 and 523.07 is: 721.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.17 : 1,331.94 = 523.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.17/1,331.94 = 523.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.17x = 1,331.94 × 523.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.17x = 696,697.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,697.86/965.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.84

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