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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.07, 1,333.43 and 593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.07, 1,333.43 and 593.20 is: 818.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.07 : 1,333.43 = 593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.07/1,333.43 = 593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.07x = 1,333.43 × 593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.07x = 790,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,991.60/966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.77

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