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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.29, 1,332.09 and 523.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.29, 1,332.09 and 523.19 is: 721.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.29 : 1,332.09 = 523.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.29/1,332.09 = 523.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.29x = 1,332.09 × 523.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.29x = 696,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,929.51/965.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.99

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