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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.28, 1,331.78 and 592.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.28, 1,331.78 and 592.07 is: 816.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.28 : 1,331.78 = 592.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.28/1,331.78 = 592.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.28x = 1,331.78 × 592.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.28x = 788,506.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,506.98/965.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.87

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