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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.88, 1,333.13 and 593.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.88, 1,333.13 and 593.06 is: 818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.88 : 1,333.13 = 593.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.88/1,333.13 = 593.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.88x = 1,333.13 × 593.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.88x = 790,616.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,616.45/965.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.55

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