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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.27, 1,332.06 and 523.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.27, 1,332.06 and 523.16 is: 721.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.27 : 1,332.06 = 523.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.27/1,332.06 = 523.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.27x = 1,332.06 × 523.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.27x = 696,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,873.85/965.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.95

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