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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.89, 1,332.92 and 523.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.89, 1,332.92 and 523.78 is: 722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.89 : 1,332.92 = 523.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.89/1,332.92 = 523.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.89x = 1,332.92 × 523.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.89x = 698,156.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,156.84/965.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.81

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