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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.94, 1,332.75 and 592.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.94, 1,332.75 and 592.79 is: 817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.94 : 1,332.75 = 592.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.94/1,332.75 = 592.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.94x = 1,332.75 × 592.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.94x = 790,034.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,034.21/965.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.89

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