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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.21, 1,333.03 and 592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.21, 1,333.03 and 592.90 is: 817.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.21 : 1,333.03 = 592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.21/1,333.03 = 592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.21x = 1,333.03 × 592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.21x = 790,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,353.49/966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.99

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