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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.66, 1,332.62 and 523.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.66, 1,332.62 and 523.56 is: 722.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.66 : 1,332.62 = 523.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.66/1,332.62 = 523.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.66x = 1,332.62 × 523.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.66x = 697,703.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,703.91/965.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.52

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