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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.44, 1,332.30 and 523.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.44, 1,332.30 and 523.33 is: 722.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.44 : 1,332.30 = 523.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.44/1,332.30 = 523.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.44x = 1,332.30 × 523.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.44x = 697,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,223.28/965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.19

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