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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.20, 1,332.11 and 700.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.20, 1,332.11 and 700.50 is: 966.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.20 : 1,332.11 = 700.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.20/1,332.11 = 700.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.20x = 1,332.11 × 700.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.20x = 933,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,143.06/965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.79

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