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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.47, 1,332.34 and 523.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.47, 1,332.34 and 523.35 is: 722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.47 : 1,332.34 = 523.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.47/1,332.34 = 523.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.47x = 1,332.34 × 523.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.47x = 697,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,280.14/965.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.22

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