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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.61, 1,332.56 and 523.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.61, 1,332.56 and 523.53 is: 722.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.61 : 1,332.56 = 523.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.61/1,332.56 = 523.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.61x = 1,332.56 × 523.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.61x = 697,635.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,635.14/965.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.48

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