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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.26, 1,333.60 and 593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.26, 1,333.60 and 593.44 is: 819.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.26 : 1,333.60 = 593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.26/1,333.60 = 593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.26x = 1,333.60 × 593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.26x = 791,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,406.77/966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.04

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