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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.81, 1,332.08 and 592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.81, 1,332.08 and 592.48 is: 817.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.81 : 1,332.08 = 592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.81/1,332.08 = 592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.81x = 1,332.08 × 592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.81x = 789,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,231.68/965.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.17

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