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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.16, 1,333.04 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.16, 1,333.04 and 593.28 is: 818.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.16 : 1,333.04 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.16/1,333.04 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.16x = 1,333.04 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.16x = 790,865.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,865.97/966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.57

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