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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.14, 1,332.59 and 593.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.14, 1,332.59 and 593.30 is: 818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.14 : 1,332.59 = 593.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.14/1,332.59 = 593.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.14x = 1,332.59 × 593.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.14x = 790,625.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,625.65/966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.33

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