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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.58, 1,332.51 and 523.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.58, 1,332.51 and 523.49 is: 722.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.58 : 1,332.51 = 523.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.58/1,332.51 = 523.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.58x = 1,332.51 × 523.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.58x = 697,549.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,549.00/965.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.41

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