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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.02, 1,333.13 and 592.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.02, 1,333.13 and 592.78 is: 818.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.02 : 1,333.13 = 592.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.02/1,333.13 = 592.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.02x = 1,333.13 × 592.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.02x = 790,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,252.80/966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.05

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