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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.60, 1,332.43 and 592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.60, 1,332.43 and 592.60 is: 817.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.60 : 1,332.43 = 592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.60/1,332.43 = 592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.60x = 1,332.43 × 592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.60x = 789,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,591.82/965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.72

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