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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.90, 1,332.90 and 592.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.90, 1,332.90 and 592.82 is: 818.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.90 : 1,332.90 = 592.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.90/1,332.90 = 592.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.90x = 1,332.90 × 592.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.90x = 790,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,169.78/965.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.07

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