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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.23, 1,331.97 and 592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.23, 1,331.97 and 592.24 is: 817.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.23 : 1,331.97 = 592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.23/1,331.97 = 592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.23x = 1,331.97 × 592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.23x = 788,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,845.91/965.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.26

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