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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.48, 1,332.35 and 523.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.48, 1,332.35 and 523.38 is: 722.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.48 : 1,332.35 = 523.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.48/1,332.35 = 523.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.48x = 1,332.35 × 523.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.48x = 697,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,325.34/965.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.26

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