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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.00, 1,332.59 and 592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.00, 1,332.59 and 592.90 is: 817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.00 : 1,332.59 = 592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.00/1,332.59 = 592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.00x = 1,332.59 × 592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.00x = 790,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,086.32/966.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.89

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