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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.93, 1,333.68 and 593.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.93, 1,333.68 and 593.41 is: 819.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.93 : 1,333.68 = 593.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.93/1,333.68 = 593.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.93x = 1,333.68 × 593.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.93x = 791,419.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,419.05/965.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.33

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