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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.17, 1,333.67 and 593.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.17, 1,333.67 and 593.65 is: 819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.17 : 1,333.67 = 593.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.17/1,333.67 = 593.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.17x = 1,333.67 × 593.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.17x = 791,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,740.65/966.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.46

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