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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.70, 1,332.66 and 523.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.70, 1,332.66 and 523.59 is: 722.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.70 : 1,332.66 = 523.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.70/1,332.66 = 523.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.70x = 1,332.66 × 523.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.70x = 697,767.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,767.45/965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.55

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