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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.71, 1,332.67 and 523.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.71, 1,332.67 and 523.61 is: 722.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.71 : 1,332.67 = 523.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.71/1,332.67 = 523.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.71x = 1,332.67 × 523.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.71x = 697,797.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,797.32/965.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.58

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