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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.14, 1,332.97 and 592.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.14, 1,332.97 and 592.73 is: 817.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.14 : 1,332.97 = 592.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.14/1,332.97 = 592.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.14x = 1,332.97 × 592.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.14x = 790,091.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,091.31/966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.78

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